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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,326.79, 28,994.31 and 5,999.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,326.79, 28,994.31 and 5,999.49 is: 9,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,326.79 : 28,994.31 = 5,999.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,326.79/28,994.31 = 5,999.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,326.79x = 28,994.31 × 5,999.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,326.79x = 173,951,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,951,095.40/19,326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.52

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