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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.30, 29,197.97 and 5,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.30, 29,197.97 and 5,425.36 is: 8,138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.30 : 29,197.97 = 5,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.30/29,197.97 = 5,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.30x = 29,197.97 × 5,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.30x = 158,409,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,409,498.52/19,465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.05

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