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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.85, 29,336.92 and 7,079.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.85, 29,336.92 and 7,079.79 is: 10,617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.85 : 29,336.92 = 7,079.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.85/29,336.92 = 7,079.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.85x = 29,336.92 × 7,079.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.85x = 207,699,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,699,232.85/19,562.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.02

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