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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.46, 28,719.55 and 5,105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.46, 28,719.55 and 5,105.41 is: 7,658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.46 : 28,719.55 = 5,105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.46/28,719.55 = 5,105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.46x = 28,719.55 × 5,105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.46x = 146,625,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,625,066.20/19,145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.48

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