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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,629.34, 29,444.96 and 6,481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,629.34, 29,444.96 and 6,481.42 is: 9,722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,629.34 : 29,444.96 = 6,481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,629.34/29,444.96 = 6,481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,629.34x = 29,444.96 × 6,481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,629.34x = 190,845,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,845,152.64/19,629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.44

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