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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,364.27, 29,042.55 and 8,831.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,364.27, 29,042.55 and 8,831.43 is: 13,245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,364.27 : 29,042.55 = 8,831.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,364.27/29,042.55 = 8,831.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,364.27x = 29,042.55 × 8,831.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,364.27x = 256,487,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,487,247.35/19,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.39

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