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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,360.72, 29,041.08 and 5,509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,360.72, 29,041.08 and 5,509.72 is: 8,264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,360.72 : 29,041.08 = 5,509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,360.72/29,041.08 = 5,509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,360.72x = 29,041.08 × 5,509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,360.72x = 160,008,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,008,219.30/19,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.58

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