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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.78, 28,735.50 and 6,010.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.78, 28,735.50 and 6,010.42 is: 9,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.78 : 28,735.50 = 6,010.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.78/28,735.50 = 6,010.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.78x = 28,735.50 × 6,010.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.78x = 172,712,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,712,423.91/19,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.32

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