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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,440.09, 29,159.94 and 8,907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,440.09, 29,159.94 and 8,907.12 is: 13,360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,440.09 : 29,159.94 = 8,907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,440.09/29,159.94 = 8,907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,440.09x = 29,159.94 × 8,907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,440.09x = 259,731,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,731,084.77/19,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,360.59

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