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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,409, 29,113.50 and 4,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,409, 29,113.50 and 4,817 is: 7,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,409 : 29,113.50 = 4,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,409/29,113.50 = 4,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,409x = 29,113.50 × 4,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,409x = 140,239,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,239,729.50/19,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.50

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