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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,755.44, 29,638.32 and 5,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,755.44, 29,638.32 and 5,904.44 is: 8,858.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,755.44 : 29,638.32 = 5,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,755.44/29,638.32 = 5,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,755.44x = 29,638.32 × 5,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,755.44x = 174,997,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,997,682.14/19,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.20

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