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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,601.13, 29,406.56 and 5,750.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,601.13, 29,406.56 and 5,750.13 is: 8,626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,601.13 : 29,406.56 = 5,750.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,601.13/29,406.56 = 5,750.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,601.13x = 29,406.56 × 5,750.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,601.13x = 169,091,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,091,542.85/19,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.62

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