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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,795.52, 29,692.32 and 5,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,795.52, 29,692.32 and 5,944 is: 8,915.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,795.52 : 29,692.32 = 5,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,795.52/29,692.32 = 5,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,795.52x = 29,692.32 × 5,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,795.52x = 176,491,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,491,150.08/19,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.71

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