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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,365.42, 29,047.52 and 5,514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,365.42, 29,047.52 and 5,514.42 is: 8,271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,365.42 : 29,047.52 = 5,514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,365.42/29,047.52 = 5,514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,365.42x = 29,047.52 × 5,514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,365.42x = 160,180,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,180,225.24/19,365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.46

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