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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,361.73, 29,042.58 and 5,510.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,361.73, 29,042.58 and 5,510.73 is: 8,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,361.73 : 29,042.58 = 5,510.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,361.73/29,042.58 = 5,510.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,361.73x = 29,042.58 × 5,510.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,361.73x = 160,045,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,045,816.88/19,361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.09

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