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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,627.38, 29,438.58 and 6,476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,627.38, 29,438.58 and 6,476.52 is: 9,713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,627.38 : 29,438.58 = 6,476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,627.38/29,438.58 = 6,476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,627.38x = 29,438.58 × 6,476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,627.38x = 190,659,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,659,552.14/19,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.96

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