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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.44, 29,982.28 and 5,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.44, 29,982.28 and 5,949.28 is: 8,921.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.44 : 29,982.28 = 5,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.44/29,982.28 = 5,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.44x = 29,982.28 × 5,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.44x = 178,372,978.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,372,978.76/19,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.13

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