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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,354.88, 29,037.60 and 5,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,354.88, 29,037.60 and 5,504 is: 8,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,354.88 : 29,037.60 = 5,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,354.88/29,037.60 = 5,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,354.88x = 29,037.60 × 5,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,354.88x = 159,822,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,822,950.40/19,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.50

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