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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,321.50, 28,982.25 and 4,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,321.50, 28,982.25 and 4,729.50 is: 7,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,321.50 : 28,982.25 = 4,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,321.50/28,982.25 = 4,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,321.50x = 28,982.25 × 4,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,321.50x = 137,071,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,071,551.38/19,321.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.25

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