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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,969.98, 29,903.73 and 19,378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,969.98, 29,903.73 and 19,378.76 is: 29,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,969.98 : 29,903.73 = 19,378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,969.98/29,903.73 = 19,378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,969.98x = 29,903.73 × 19,378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,969.98x = 579,497,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,497,057.26/19,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,018.41

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