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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.38, 29,382.36 and 6,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.38, 29,382.36 and 6,441.70 is: 9,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.38 : 29,382.36 = 6,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.38/29,382.36 = 6,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.38x = 29,382.36 × 6,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.38x = 189,272,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,272,348.41/19,592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.51

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