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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,359.18, 29,056.58 and 11,978.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,359.18, 29,056.58 and 11,978.04 is: 17,978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,359.18 : 29,056.58 = 11,978.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,359.18/29,056.58 = 11,978.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,359.18x = 29,056.58 × 11,978.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,359.18x = 348,040,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,040,877.50/19,359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.08

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