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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.42, 29,291.72 and 5,484.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.42, 29,291.72 and 5,484.51 is: 8,228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.42 : 29,291.72 = 5,484.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.42/29,291.72 = 5,484.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.42x = 29,291.72 × 5,484.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.42x = 160,650,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,650,703.83/19,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.19

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