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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,354.19, 29,031.33 and 5,314.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,354.19, 29,031.33 and 5,314.41 is: 7,971.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,354.19 : 29,031.33 = 5,314.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,354.19/29,031.33 = 5,314.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,354.19x = 29,031.33 × 5,314.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,354.19x = 154,284,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,284,390.47/19,354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,971.63

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