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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,492.95, 29,241.27 and 5,452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,492.95, 29,241.27 and 5,452.98 is: 8,179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,492.95 : 29,241.27 = 5,452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,492.95/29,241.27 = 5,452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,492.95x = 29,241.27 × 5,452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,492.95x = 159,452,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,452,060.48/19,492.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.99

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