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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.75, 29,011.49 and 5,486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.75, 29,011.49 and 5,486.75 is: 8,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.75 : 29,011.49 = 5,486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.75/29,011.49 = 5,486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.75x = 29,011.49 × 5,486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.75x = 159,178,765.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,178,765.32/19,337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.50

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