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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.88, 29,332.08 and 7,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.88, 29,332.08 and 7,236 is: 10,856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.88 : 29,332.08 = 7,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.88/29,332.08 = 7,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.88x = 29,332.08 × 7,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.88x = 212,246,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,246,930.88/19,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.13

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