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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.61, 29,199.96 and 8,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.61, 29,199.96 and 8,392.52 is: 12,579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.61 : 29,199.96 = 8,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.61/29,199.96 = 8,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.61x = 29,199.96 × 8,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.61x = 245,061,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,061,321.30/19,480.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,579.75

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