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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,440.62, 29,161.59 and 6,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,440.62, 29,161.59 and 6,961.48 is: 10,442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,440.62 : 29,161.59 = 6,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,440.62/29,161.59 = 6,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,440.62x = 29,161.59 × 6,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,440.62x = 203,007,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,007,825.55/19,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.46

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