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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,426.96, 29,140.44 and 6,279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,426.96, 29,140.44 and 6,279.33 is: 9,419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,426.96 : 29,140.44 = 6,279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,426.96/29,140.44 = 6,279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,426.96x = 29,140.44 × 6,279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,426.96x = 182,982,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,982,527.65/19,426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.00

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