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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,351.42, 29,040.06 and 7,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,351.42, 29,040.06 and 7,039.42 is: 10,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,351.42 : 29,040.06 = 7,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,351.42/29,040.06 = 7,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,351.42x = 29,040.06 × 7,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,351.42x = 204,425,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,425,179.17/19,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.83

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