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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,491.80, 29,237.70 and 7,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,491.80, 29,237.70 and 7,017.80 is: 10,526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,491.80 : 29,237.70 = 7,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,491.80/29,237.70 = 7,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,491.80x = 29,237.70 × 7,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,491.80x = 205,184,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,184,331.06/19,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.70

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