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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.09, 29,302.42 and 4,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.09, 29,302.42 and 4,744 is: 7,115.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.09 : 29,302.42 = 4,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.09/29,302.42 = 4,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.09x = 29,302.42 × 4,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.09x = 139,010,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,010,656.76/19,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.95

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