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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,549.26, 29,323.89 and 6,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,549.26, 29,323.89 and 6,401.70 is: 9,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,549.26 : 29,323.89 = 6,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,549.26/29,323.89 = 6,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,549.26x = 29,323.89 × 6,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,549.26x = 187,722,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,722,746.61/19,549.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.55

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