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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,635.67, 29,458.09 and 5,595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,635.67, 29,458.09 and 5,595.87 is: 8,395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,635.67 : 29,458.09 = 5,595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,635.67/29,458.09 = 5,595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,635.67x = 29,458.09 × 5,595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,635.67x = 164,843,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,843,725.99/19,635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.12

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