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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.58, 29,363.28 and 4,784.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.58, 29,363.28 and 4,784.58 is: 7,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.58 : 29,363.28 = 4,784.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.58/29,363.28 = 4,784.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.58x = 29,363.28 × 4,784.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.58x = 140,490,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,490,962.22/19,575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.85

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