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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,376.50, 29,064.76 and 5,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,376.50, 29,064.76 and 5,525.50 is: 8,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,376.50 : 29,064.76 = 5,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,376.50/29,064.76 = 5,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,376.50x = 29,064.76 × 5,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,376.50x = 160,597,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,597,331.38/19,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.25

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