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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.04, 29,067.26 and 8,279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.04, 29,067.26 and 8,279.42 is: 12,422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.04 : 29,067.26 = 8,279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.04/29,067.26 = 8,279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.04x = 29,067.26 × 8,279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.04x = 240,659,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,659,867.06/19,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.41

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