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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,385.70, 29,078.55 and 8,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,385.70, 29,078.55 and 8,300.40 is: 12,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,385.70 : 29,078.55 = 8,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,385.70/29,078.55 = 8,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,385.70x = 29,078.55 × 8,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,385.70x = 241,363,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,363,596.42/19,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.60

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