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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.80, 29,044.80 and 6,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.80, 29,044.80 and 6,217.60 is: 9,321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.80 : 29,044.80 = 6,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.80/29,044.80 = 6,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.80x = 29,044.80 × 6,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.80x = 180,588,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,588,948.48/19,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.78

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