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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,870.41, 29,805.71 and 5,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,870.41, 29,805.71 and 5,079.33 is: 7,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,870.41 : 29,805.71 = 5,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,870.41/29,805.71 = 5,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,870.41x = 29,805.71 × 5,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,870.41x = 151,393,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,393,019.04/19,870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.02

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