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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,381.38, 29,072.19 and 6,901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,381.38, 29,072.19 and 6,901.89 is: 10,352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,381.38 : 29,072.19 = 6,901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,381.38/29,072.19 = 6,901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,381.38x = 29,072.19 × 6,901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,381.38x = 200,653,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,653,057.44/19,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.88

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