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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373, 29,059.50 and 4,781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373, 29,059.50 and 4,781 is: 7,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373 : 29,059.50 = 4,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373/29,059.50 = 4,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373x = 29,059.50 × 4,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373x = 138,933,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,933,469.50/19,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.50

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