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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,362.58, 29,046.91 and 8,269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,362.58, 29,046.91 and 8,269.33 is: 12,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,362.58 : 29,046.91 = 8,269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,362.58/29,046.91 = 8,269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,362.58x = 29,046.91 × 8,269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,362.58x = 240,198,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,198,484.27/19,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.29

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