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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452.36, 29,179.68 and 5,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452.36, 29,179.68 and 5,601 is: 8,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452.36 : 29,179.68 = 5,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452.36/29,179.68 = 5,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452.36x = 29,179.68 × 5,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452.36x = 163,435,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,435,387.68/19,452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.83

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