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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,626.89, 29,441.70 and 6,488.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,626.89, 29,441.70 and 6,488.51 is: 9,733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,626.89 : 29,441.70 = 6,488.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,626.89/29,441.70 = 6,488.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,626.89x = 29,441.70 × 6,488.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,626.89x = 191,032,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,032,617.66/19,626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,733.21

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