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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.80, 29,059.20 and 5,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.80, 29,059.20 and 5,332.80 is: 7,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.80 : 29,059.20 = 5,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.80/29,059.20 = 5,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.80x = 29,059.20 × 5,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.80x = 154,966,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,966,901.76/19,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.20

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