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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.80, 28,742.40 and 6,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.80, 28,742.40 and 6,010.80 is: 9,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.80 : 28,742.40 = 6,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.80/28,742.40 = 6,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.80x = 28,742.40 × 6,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.80x = 172,764,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,764,817.92/19,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.05

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