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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.80, 29,172.98 and 6,968.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.80, 29,172.98 and 6,968.97 is: 10,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.80 : 29,172.98 = 6,968.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.80/29,172.98 = 6,968.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.80x = 29,172.98 × 6,968.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.80x = 203,305,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,305,639.85/19,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.30

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