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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.79, 28,995.81 and 6,000.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.79, 28,995.81 and 6,000.49 is: 9,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.79 : 28,995.81 = 6,000.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.79/28,995.81 = 6,000.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.79x = 28,995.81 × 6,000.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.79x = 173,989,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,989,067.95/19,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.02

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