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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,376.76, 29,078.94 and 8,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,376.76, 29,078.94 and 8,848.20 is: 13,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,376.76 : 29,078.94 = 8,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,376.76/29,078.94 = 8,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,376.76x = 29,078.94 × 8,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,376.76x = 257,296,276.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,296,276.91/19,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.60

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