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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.80, 29,225.40 and 6,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.80, 29,225.40 and 6,998.80 is: 10,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.80 : 29,225.40 = 6,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.80/29,225.40 = 6,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.80x = 29,225.40 × 6,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.80x = 204,542,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,542,729.52/19,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.17

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