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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,669.32, 29,510.46 and 7,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,669.32, 29,510.46 and 7,979.40 is: 11,971.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,669.32 : 29,510.46 = 7,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,669.32/29,510.46 = 7,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,669.32x = 29,510.46 × 7,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,669.32x = 235,475,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,475,764.52/19,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,971.73

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