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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,522.49, 29,283.66 and 4,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,522.49, 29,283.66 and 4,731.48 is: 7,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,522.49 : 29,283.66 = 4,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,522.49/29,283.66 = 4,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,522.49x = 29,283.66 × 4,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,522.49x = 138,555,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,555,051.62/19,522.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.20

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