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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.08, 29,593.56 and 6,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.08, 29,593.56 and 6,580.56 is: 9,870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.08 : 29,593.56 = 6,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.08/29,593.56 = 6,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.08x = 29,593.56 × 6,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.08x = 194,742,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,742,197.19/19,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.82

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