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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,984.80, 29,977.44 and 5,944.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,984.80, 29,977.44 and 5,944.50 is: 8,916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984.80 : 29,977.44 = 5,944.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984.80/29,977.44 = 5,944.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984.80x = 29,977.44 × 5,944.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984.80x = 178,200,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,200,892.08/19,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.82

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