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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,601.16, 29,402.70 and 5,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,601.16, 29,402.70 and 5,749 is: 8,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,601.16 : 29,402.70 = 5,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,601.16/29,402.70 = 5,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,601.16x = 29,402.70 × 5,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,601.16x = 169,036,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,036,122.30/19,601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.78

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