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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,581.77, 29,376.01 and 7,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,581.77, 29,376.01 and 7,729.36 is: 11,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,581.77 : 29,376.01 = 7,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,581.77/29,376.01 = 7,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,581.77x = 29,376.01 × 7,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,581.77x = 227,057,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,057,663.89/19,581.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.36

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