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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,347.08, 29,020.62 and 5,494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,347.08, 29,020.62 and 5,494.28 is: 8,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,347.08 : 29,020.62 = 5,494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,347.08/29,020.62 = 5,494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,347.08x = 29,020.62 × 5,494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,347.08x = 159,447,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,447,412.05/19,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.42

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