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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,034.67, 28,551.34 and 4,994.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,034.67, 28,551.34 and 4,994.58 is: 7,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,034.67 : 28,551.34 = 4,994.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,034.67/28,551.34 = 4,994.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,034.67x = 28,551.34 × 4,994.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,034.67x = 142,601,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,601,951.74/19,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.70

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