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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,364.46, 29,048.94 and 8,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,364.46, 29,048.94 and 8,272.44 is: 12,409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,364.46 : 29,048.94 = 8,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,364.46/29,048.94 = 8,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,364.46x = 29,048.94 × 8,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,364.46x = 240,305,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,305,613.21/19,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.62

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