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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,550.19, 18,825.90 and 3,190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,550.19, 18,825.90 and 3,190.29 is: 4,785.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,550.19 : 18,825.90 = 3,190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,550.19/18,825.90 = 3,190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,550.19x = 18,825.90 × 3,190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,550.19x = 60,060,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,060,015.90/12,550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.59

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