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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,607.50, 29,414.49 and 5,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,607.50, 29,414.49 and 5,759.74 is: 8,640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,607.50 : 29,414.49 = 5,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,607.50/29,414.49 = 5,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,607.50x = 29,414.49 × 5,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,607.50x = 169,419,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,419,814.63/19,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.56

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