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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797.42, 29,693.34 and 5,005.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797.42, 29,693.34 and 5,005.43 is: 7,507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797.42 : 29,693.34 = 5,005.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797.42/29,693.34 = 5,005.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797.42x = 29,693.34 × 5,005.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797.42x = 148,627,786.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,627,786.37/19,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.43

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