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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.88, 29,059.32 and 7,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.88, 29,059.32 and 7,058 is: 10,587

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.88 : 29,059.32 = 7,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.88/29,059.32 = 7,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.88x = 29,059.32 × 7,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.88x = 205,100,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,100,680.56/19,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587

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