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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.58, 29,879.83 and 5,880.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.58, 29,879.83 and 5,880.85 is: 8,819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.58 : 29,879.83 = 5,880.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.58/29,879.83 = 5,880.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.58x = 29,879.83 × 5,880.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.58x = 175,718,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,718,847.58/19,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,819.20

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