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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,522.38, 29,283.32 and 4,731.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,522.38, 29,283.32 and 4,731.43 is: 7,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,522.38 : 29,283.32 = 4,731.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,522.38/29,283.32 = 4,731.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,522.38x = 29,283.32 × 4,731.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,522.38x = 138,551,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551,808.67/19,522.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.08

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