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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.30, 29,224.76 and 6,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.30, 29,224.76 and 6,149.76 is: 9,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.30 : 29,224.76 = 6,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.30/29,224.76 = 6,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.30x = 29,224.76 × 6,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.30x = 179,725,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,725,260.06/19,481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.53

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