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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,938.09, 29,878.79 and 8,841.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,938.09, 29,878.79 and 8,841.09 is: 13,249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,938.09 : 29,878.79 = 8,841.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,938.09/29,878.79 = 8,841.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,938.09x = 29,878.79 × 8,841.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,938.09x = 264,161,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,161,027.28/19,938.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.06

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