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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,933.59, 29,879.88 and 8,845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,933.59, 29,879.88 and 8,845.50 is: 13,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,933.59 : 29,879.88 = 8,845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,933.59/29,879.88 = 8,845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,933.59x = 29,879.88 × 8,845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,933.59x = 264,302,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,302,478.54/19,933.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.15

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