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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,389.72, 29,046.50 and 12,795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,389.72, 29,046.50 and 12,795.78 is: 19,168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,389.72 : 29,046.50 = 12,795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,389.72/29,046.50 = 12,795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,389.72x = 29,046.50 × 12,795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,389.72x = 371,672,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,672,623.77/19,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.54

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