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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.20, 29,010.93 and 5,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.20, 29,010.93 and 5,487.20 is: 8,231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.20 : 29,010.93 = 5,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.20/29,010.93 = 5,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.20x = 29,010.93 × 5,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.20x = 159,188,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,188,775.10/19,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.83

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