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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,750.02, 29,618.91 and 6,599.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,750.02, 29,618.91 and 6,599.31 is: 9,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,750.02 : 29,618.91 = 6,599.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,750.02/29,618.91 = 6,599.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,750.02x = 29,618.91 × 6,599.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,750.02x = 195,464,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,464,368.95/19,750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.92

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