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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,364.40, 29,057.40 and 8,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,364.40, 29,057.40 and 8,269.20 is: 12,408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,364.40 : 29,057.40 = 8,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,364.40/29,057.40 = 8,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,364.40x = 29,057.40 × 8,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,364.40x = 240,281,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,281,452.08/19,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.41

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