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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,504.79, 29,251.60 and 6,358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,504.79, 29,251.60 and 6,358.31 is: 9,535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,504.79 : 29,251.60 = 6,358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,504.79/29,251.60 = 6,358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,504.79x = 29,251.60 × 6,358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,504.79x = 185,990,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,990,740.80/19,504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.64

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