Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,632, 29,448 and 5,780.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,632, 29,448 and 5,780.80 is: 8,671.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,632 : 29,448 = 5,780.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,632/29,448 = 5,780.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,632x = 29,448 × 5,780.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,632x = 170,232,998.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,232,998.40/19,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,671.20
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