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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,531.96, 29,297.66 and 4,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,531.96, 29,297.66 and 4,741 is: 7,111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,531.96 : 29,297.66 = 4,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,531.96/29,297.66 = 4,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,531.96x = 29,297.66 × 4,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,531.96x = 138,900,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,900,206.06/19,531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.43

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