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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.65, 29,247.98 and 12,079.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.65, 29,247.98 and 12,079.05 is: 18,118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.65 : 29,247.98 = 12,079.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.65/29,247.98 = 12,079.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.65x = 29,247.98 × 12,079.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.65x = 353,287,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,287,752.42/19,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,118.58

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