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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452.58, 29,171.50 and 6,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452.58, 29,171.50 and 6,301.42 is: 9,449.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452.58 : 29,171.50 = 6,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452.58/29,171.50 = 6,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452.58x = 29,171.50 × 6,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452.58x = 183,821,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,821,784.85/19,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.74

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