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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.44, 29,296.28 and 7,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.44, 29,296.28 and 7,059.74 is: 10,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.44 : 29,296.28 = 7,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.44/29,296.28 = 7,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.44x = 29,296.28 × 7,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.44x = 206,823,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,823,990.94/19,542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.32

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