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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,527.58, 29,285.31 and 7,045.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,527.58, 29,285.31 and 7,045.98 is: 10,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,527.58 : 29,285.31 = 7,045.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,527.58/29,285.31 = 7,045.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,527.58x = 29,285.31 × 7,045.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,527.58x = 206,343,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,343,708.55/19,527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.78

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