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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,475.84, 29,214.70 and 5,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,475.84, 29,214.70 and 5,435.84 is: 8,154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,475.84 : 29,214.70 = 5,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,475.84/29,214.70 = 5,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,475.84x = 29,214.70 × 5,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,475.84x = 158,806,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,806,434.85/19,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.02

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