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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.81, 29,908.50 and 7,461.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.81, 29,908.50 and 7,461.19 is: 11,193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.81 : 29,908.50 = 7,461.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.81/29,908.50 = 7,461.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.81x = 29,908.50 × 7,461.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.81x = 223,153,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,153,001.12/19,936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,193.01

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