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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,374.65, 29,063.29 and 8,281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,374.65, 29,063.29 and 8,281.29 is: 12,422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,374.65 : 29,063.29 = 8,281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,374.65/29,063.29 = 8,281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,374.65x = 29,063.29 × 8,281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,374.65x = 240,681,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,681,532.84/19,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.50

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