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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,806.42, 29,711.58 and 5,766.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,806.42, 29,711.58 and 5,766.54 is: 8,650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,806.42 : 29,711.58 = 5,766.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,806.42/29,711.58 = 5,766.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,806.42x = 29,711.58 × 5,766.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,806.42x = 171,333,014.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,333,014.53/19,806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.38

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