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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,649.12, 29,479.82 and 12,637.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,649.12, 29,479.82 and 12,637.05 is: 18,959.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,649.12 : 29,479.82 = 12,637.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,649.12/29,479.82 = 12,637.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,649.12x = 29,479.82 × 12,637.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,649.12x = 372,537,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,537,959.33/19,649.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,959.52

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