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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,795.78, 29,705.36 and 7,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,795.78, 29,705.36 and 7,324.56 is: 10,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,795.78 : 29,705.36 = 7,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,795.78/29,705.36 = 7,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,795.78x = 29,705.36 × 7,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,795.78x = 217,578,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,578,691.64/19,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.17

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