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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,631.40, 29,441.91 and 8,535.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,631.40, 29,441.91 and 8,535.57 is: 12,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,631.40 : 29,441.91 = 8,535.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,631.40/29,441.91 = 8,535.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,631.40x = 29,441.91 × 8,535.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,631.40x = 251,303,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,303,483.74/19,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.10

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