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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,538.43, 29,301.51 and 7,056.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,538.43, 29,301.51 and 7,056.81 is: 10,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,538.43 : 29,301.51 = 7,056.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,538.43/29,301.51 = 7,056.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,538.43x = 29,301.51 × 7,056.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,538.43x = 206,775,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,775,188.78/19,538.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.00

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