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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.08, 29,179.44 and 5,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.08, 29,179.44 and 5,598 is: 8,398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.08 : 29,179.44 = 5,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.08/29,179.44 = 5,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.08x = 29,179.44 × 5,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.08x = 163,346,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,346,505.12/19,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.24

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