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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.43, 29,180.82 and 6,971.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.43, 29,180.82 and 6,971.72 is: 10,459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.43 : 29,180.82 = 6,971.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.43/29,180.82 = 6,971.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.43x = 29,180.82 × 6,971.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.43x = 203,440,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,440,360.51/19,450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.43

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