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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,642.62, 29,459.70 and 6,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,642.62, 29,459.70 and 6,491.88 is: 9,736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,642.62 : 29,459.70 = 6,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,642.62/29,459.70 = 6,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,642.62x = 29,459.70 × 6,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,642.62x = 191,248,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,248,837.24/19,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,736.42

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