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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.82, 29,059.56 and 5,332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.82, 29,059.56 and 5,332.77 is: 7,999.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.82 : 29,059.56 = 5,332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.82/29,059.56 = 5,332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.82x = 29,059.56 × 5,332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.82x = 154,967,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,967,949.78/19,372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.25

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