Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,755.36, 29,632.32 and 5,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,755.36, 29,632.32 and 5,904 is: 8,855.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,755.36 : 29,632.32 = 5,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,755.36/29,632.32 = 5,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,755.36x = 29,632.32 × 5,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,755.36x = 174,949,217.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,949,217.28/19,755.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,855.78
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