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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,549.89, 29,326.46 and 6,401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,549.89, 29,326.46 and 6,401.97 is: 9,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,549.89 : 29,326.46 = 6,401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,549.89/29,326.46 = 6,401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,549.89x = 29,326.46 × 6,401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,549.89x = 187,747,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,747,085.12/19,549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.49

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