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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.47, 29,878.19 and 8,844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.47, 29,878.19 and 8,844.38 is: 13,257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.47 : 29,878.19 = 8,844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.47/29,878.19 = 8,844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.47x = 29,878.19 × 8,844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.47x = 264,253,872.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,253,872.46/19,932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.46

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