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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,036.67, 28,554.33 and 4,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,036.67, 28,554.33 and 4,996.59 is: 7,494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036.67 : 28,554.33 = 4,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036.67/28,554.33 = 4,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036.67x = 28,554.33 × 4,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036.67x = 142,674,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,674,279.73/19,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.71

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