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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,377.57, 29,061.04 and 5,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,377.57, 29,061.04 and 5,334.30 is: 7,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,377.57 : 29,061.04 = 5,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,377.57/29,061.04 = 5,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,377.57x = 29,061.04 × 5,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,377.57x = 155,020,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,020,292.34/19,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.99

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