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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.20, 29,247.30 and 5,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.20, 29,247.30 and 5,458.20 is: 8,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.20 : 29,247.30 = 5,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.20/29,247.30 = 5,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.20x = 29,247.30 × 5,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.20x = 159,637,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,637,612.86/19,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.30

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