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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,578.97, 29,368.46 and 4,787.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,578.97, 29,368.46 and 4,787.71 is: 7,181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,578.97 : 29,368.46 = 4,787.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,578.97/29,368.46 = 4,787.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,578.97x = 29,368.46 × 4,787.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,578.97x = 140,607,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,607,682.40/19,578.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.57

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