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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.15, 29,869.31 and 5,121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.15, 29,869.31 and 5,121.19 is: 7,682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.15 : 29,869.31 = 5,121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.15/29,869.31 = 5,121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.15x = 29,869.31 × 5,121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.15x = 152,966,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,966,411.68/19,912.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.06

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