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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,330.61, 28,995.89 and 5,479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,330.61, 28,995.89 and 5,479.61 is: 8,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,330.61 : 28,995.89 = 5,479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,330.61/28,995.89 = 5,479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,330.61x = 28,995.89 × 5,479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,330.61x = 158,885,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,885,996.43/19,330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.40

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