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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,558.58, 29,336.42 and 6,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,558.58, 29,336.42 and 6,231.06 is: 9,346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,558.58 : 29,336.42 = 6,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,558.58/29,336.42 = 6,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,558.58x = 29,336.42 × 6,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,558.58x = 182,796,993.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,796,993.21/19,558.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.13

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