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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.79, 29,002.83 and 6,181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.79, 29,002.83 and 6,181.63 is: 9,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.79 : 29,002.83 = 6,181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.79/29,002.83 = 6,181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.79x = 29,002.83 × 6,181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.79x = 179,284,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,284,764.01/19,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.61

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