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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,987, 29,980.50 and 5,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,987, 29,980.50 and 5,395 is: 8,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,987 : 29,980.50 = 5,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,987/29,980.50 = 5,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,987x = 29,980.50 × 5,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,987x = 161,744,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,744,797.50/19,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.50

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