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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,588.92, 29,381.14 and 5,739.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,588.92, 29,381.14 and 5,739.32 is: 8,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,588.92 : 29,381.14 = 5,739.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,588.92/29,381.14 = 5,739.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,588.92x = 29,381.14 × 5,739.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,588.92x = 168,627,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,627,764.42/19,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.32

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