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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.79, 29,459.92 and 7,791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.79, 29,459.92 and 7,791.62 is: 11,688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.79 : 29,459.92 = 7,791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.79/29,459.92 = 7,791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.79x = 29,459.92 × 7,791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.79x = 229,540,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,540,399.69/19,637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,688.71

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