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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,608.31, 29,418.65 and 7,125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,608.31, 29,418.65 and 7,125.01 is: 10,689.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,608.31 : 29,418.65 = 7,125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,608.31/29,418.65 = 7,125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,608.31x = 29,418.65 × 7,125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,608.31x = 209,608,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,608,175.44/19,608.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,689.76

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