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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,371.08, 29,061.46 and 5,520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,371.08, 29,061.46 and 5,520.08 is: 8,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,371.08 : 29,061.46 = 5,520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,371.08/29,061.46 = 5,520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,371.08x = 29,061.46 × 5,520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,371.08x = 160,421,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,421,584.12/19,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.50

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