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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,953.72, 29,930.28 and 5,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,953.72, 29,930.28 and 5,161.44 is: 7,742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,953.72 : 29,930.28 = 5,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,953.72/29,930.28 = 5,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,953.72x = 29,930.28 × 5,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,953.72x = 154,483,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,483,344.40/19,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.08

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