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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,422.41, 29,135.28 and 8,326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,422.41, 29,135.28 and 8,326.47 is: 12,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,422.41 : 29,135.28 = 8,326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,422.41/29,135.28 = 8,326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,422.41x = 29,135.28 × 8,326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,422.41x = 242,594,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,594,034.86/19,422.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.42

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