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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.62, 29,017.20 and 5,493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.62, 29,017.20 and 5,493.62 is: 8,240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.62 : 29,017.20 = 5,493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.62/29,017.20 = 5,493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.62x = 29,017.20 × 5,493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.62x = 159,409,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,409,470.26/19,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.51

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