Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,621, 29,431.50 and 5,029
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,621, 29,431.50 and 5,029 is: 7,543.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,621 : 29,431.50 = 5,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,621/29,431.50 = 5,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,621x = 29,431.50 × 5,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,621x = 148,011,013.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,011,013.50/19,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,543.50
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