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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.52, 29,003.62 and 5,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.52, 29,003.62 and 5,481.52 is: 8,223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.52 : 29,003.62 = 5,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.52/29,003.62 = 5,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.52x = 29,003.62 × 5,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.52x = 158,983,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,983,923.10/19,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.65

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