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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,799.70, 29,672.55 and 12,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,799.70, 29,672.55 and 12,758.10 is: 19,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,799.70 : 29,672.55 = 12,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,799.70/29,672.55 = 12,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,799.70x = 29,672.55 × 12,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,799.70x = 378,565,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,565,360.16/19,799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.75

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