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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,178.27, 28,765.51 and 6,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,178.27, 28,765.51 and 6,030.29 is: 9,044.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,178.27 : 28,765.51 = 6,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,178.27/28,765.51 = 6,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,178.27x = 28,765.51 × 6,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,178.27x = 173,464,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,464,367.30/19,178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.84

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