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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,495.39, 29,249.88 and 6,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,495.39, 29,249.88 and 6,170.44 is: 9,257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,495.39 : 29,249.88 = 6,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,495.39/29,249.88 = 6,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,495.39x = 29,249.88 × 6,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,495.39x = 180,484,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,484,629.55/19,495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.81

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