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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,350.84, 29,031.14 and 5,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,350.84, 29,031.14 and 5,499.84 is: 8,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,350.84 : 29,031.14 = 5,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,350.84/29,031.14 = 5,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,350.84x = 29,031.14 × 5,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,350.84x = 159,666,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,666,747.63/19,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.15

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