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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,727.46, 29,592.72 and 6,579.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,727.46, 29,592.72 and 6,579.81 is: 9,870.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,727.46 : 29,592.72 = 6,579.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,727.46/29,592.72 = 6,579.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,727.46x = 29,592.72 × 6,579.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,727.46x = 194,714,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,714,474.98/19,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.23

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