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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,504.02, 29,251.50 and 5,465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,504.02, 29,251.50 and 5,465.03 is: 8,196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,504.02 : 29,251.50 = 5,465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,504.02/29,251.50 = 5,465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,504.02x = 29,251.50 × 5,465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,504.02x = 159,860,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,860,325.05/19,504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.28

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