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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.42, 29,649.79 and 6,620.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.42, 29,649.79 and 6,620.91 is: 9,930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.42 : 29,649.79 = 6,620.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.42/29,649.79 = 6,620.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.42x = 29,649.79 × 6,620.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.42x = 196,308,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,308,591.11/19,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.41

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