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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,430.42, 29,137.59 and 6,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,430.42, 29,137.59 and 6,098.96 is: 9,145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,430.42 : 29,137.59 = 6,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,430.42/29,137.59 = 6,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,430.42x = 29,137.59 × 6,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,430.42x = 177,708,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,708,995.91/19,430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.92

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