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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,376.32, 29,064.64 and 11,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,376.32, 29,064.64 and 11,561.60 is: 17,342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,376.32 : 29,064.64 = 11,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,376.32/29,064.64 = 11,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,376.32x = 29,064.64 × 11,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,376.32x = 336,033,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,033,741.82/19,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.50

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