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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,682.24, 29,519.04 and 5,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,682.24, 29,519.04 and 5,828 is: 8,740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,682.24 : 29,519.04 = 5,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,682.24/29,519.04 = 5,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,682.24x = 29,519.04 × 5,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,682.24x = 172,036,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,036,965.12/19,682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.72

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