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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,362.33, 29,056.52 and 6,882.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,362.33, 29,056.52 and 6,882.53 is: 10,328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,362.33 : 29,056.52 = 6,882.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,362.33/29,056.52 = 6,882.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,362.33x = 29,056.52 × 6,882.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,362.33x = 199,982,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,982,242.52/19,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.42

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