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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,886.57, 29,827.61 and 5,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,886.57, 29,827.61 and 5,095.60 is: 7,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,886.57 : 29,827.61 = 5,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,886.57/29,827.61 = 5,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,886.57x = 29,827.61 × 5,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,886.57x = 151,989,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,989,569.52/19,886.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.82

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