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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.53, 29,811.49 and 5,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.53, 29,811.49 and 5,083.32 is: 7,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.53 : 29,811.49 = 5,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.53/29,811.49 = 5,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.53x = 29,811.49 × 5,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.53x = 151,541,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,541,343.35/19,874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.90

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