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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,355.70, 29,033.58 and 5,315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,355.70, 29,033.58 and 5,315.91 is: 7,973.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,355.70 : 29,033.58 = 5,315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,355.70/29,033.58 = 5,315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,355.70x = 29,033.58 × 5,315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,355.70x = 154,339,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,339,898.26/19,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,973.87

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