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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.36, 29,171.76 and 6,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.36, 29,171.76 and 6,303.80 is: 9,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.36 : 29,171.76 = 6,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.36/29,171.76 = 6,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.36x = 29,171.76 × 6,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.36x = 183,892,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,892,940.69/19,460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.62

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