Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,438.08, 29,161.44 and 5,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,438.08, 29,161.44 and 5,586 is: 8,380.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,438.08 : 29,161.44 = 5,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,438.08/29,161.44 = 5,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,438.08x = 29,161.44 × 5,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,438.08x = 162,895,803.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,895,803.84/19,438.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,380.24
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