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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,440.59, 29,160.69 and 8,907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,440.59, 29,160.69 and 8,907.62 is: 13,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,440.59 : 29,160.69 = 8,907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,440.59/29,160.69 = 8,907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,440.59x = 29,160.69 × 8,907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,440.59x = 259,752,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,752,345.46/19,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.34

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