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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333, 29,004.36 and 5,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333, 29,004.36 and 5,482 is: 8,224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333 : 29,004.36 = 5,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333/29,004.36 = 5,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333x = 29,004.36 × 5,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333x = 159,001,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,001,901.52/19,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,224.38

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