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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,627.90, 29,441.15 and 5,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,627.90, 29,441.15 and 5,588 is: 8,381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,627.90 : 29,441.15 = 5,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,627.90/29,441.15 = 5,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,627.90x = 29,441.15 × 5,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,627.90x = 164,517,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,517,160.17/19,627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.80

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