Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,771.44, 29,658 and 5,920.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,771.44, 29,658 and 5,920.56 is: 8,881.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,771.44 : 29,658 = 5,920.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,771.44/29,658 = 5,920.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,771.44x = 29,658 × 5,920.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,771.44x = 175,591,968.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,591,968.48/19,771.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,881.09
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