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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,479.61, 29,219.82 and 6,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,479.61, 29,219.82 and 6,331.96 is: 9,498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,479.61 : 29,219.82 = 6,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,479.61/29,219.82 = 6,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,479.61x = 29,219.82 × 6,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,479.61x = 185,018,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,018,731.45/19,479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.07

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