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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,376.64, 29,050.80 and 6,221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,376.64, 29,050.80 and 6,221.52 is: 9,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,376.64 : 29,050.80 = 6,221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,376.64/29,050.80 = 6,221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,376.64x = 29,050.80 × 6,221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,376.64x = 180,740,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,740,133.22/19,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.73

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