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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,845.59, 29,768.41 and 4,852.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,845.59, 29,768.41 and 4,852.67 is: 7,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,845.59 : 29,768.41 = 4,852.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,845.59/29,768.41 = 4,852.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,845.59x = 29,768.41 × 4,852.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,845.59x = 144,456,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,456,270.15/19,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.01

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