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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,579.45, 29,344.03 and 8,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,579.45, 29,344.03 and 8,898 is: 13,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,579.45 : 29,344.03 = 8,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,579.45/29,344.03 = 8,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,579.45x = 29,344.03 × 8,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,579.45x = 261,103,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,103,156.70/19,579.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.57

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