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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,658.40, 29,429.69 and 12,982.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,658.40, 29,429.69 and 12,982.65 is: 19,435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,658.40 : 29,429.69 = 12,982.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,658.40/29,429.69 = 12,982.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,658.40x = 29,429.69 × 12,982.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,658.40x = 382,075,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,075,299.97/19,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.73

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