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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,375.75, 29,063.90 and 5,524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,375.75, 29,063.90 and 5,524.75 is: 8,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,375.75 : 29,063.90 = 5,524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,375.75/29,063.90 = 5,524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,375.75x = 29,063.90 × 5,524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,375.75x = 160,570,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,570,781.53/19,375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.20

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