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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,693, 29,539.50 and 5,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,693, 29,539.50 and 5,101 is: 7,651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,693 : 29,539.50 = 5,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,693/29,539.50 = 5,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,693x = 29,539.50 × 5,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,693x = 150,680,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,680,989.50/19,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.50

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