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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,870.60, 29,805.82 and 5,079.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,870.60, 29,805.82 and 5,079.49 is: 7,619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,870.60 : 29,805.82 = 5,079.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,870.60/29,805.82 = 5,079.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,870.60x = 29,805.82 × 5,079.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,870.60x = 151,398,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,398,364.63/19,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.21

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