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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,605.42, 29,407.84 and 4,814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,605.42, 29,407.84 and 4,814.28 is: 7,221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,605.42 : 29,407.84 = 4,814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,605.42/29,407.84 = 4,814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,605.42x = 29,407.84 × 4,814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,605.42x = 141,577,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,577,575.96/19,605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.35

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