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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.48, 29,744.10 and 5,789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.48, 29,744.10 and 5,789.56 is: 8,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.48 : 29,744.10 = 5,789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.48/29,744.10 = 5,789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.48x = 29,744.10 × 5,789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.48x = 172,205,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,205,251.60/19,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,682.99

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