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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,429.79, 29,137.39 and 6,278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,429.79, 29,137.39 and 6,278.63 is: 9,415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,429.79 : 29,137.39 = 6,278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,429.79/29,137.39 = 6,278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,429.79x = 29,137.39 × 6,278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,429.79x = 182,942,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,942,729.59/19,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.58

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