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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,750.62, 29,630.59 and 5,899.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,750.62, 29,630.59 and 5,899.26 is: 8,850.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,750.62 : 29,630.59 = 5,899.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,750.62/29,630.59 = 5,899.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,750.62x = 29,630.59 × 5,899.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,750.62x = 174,798,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,798,554.36/19,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,850.28

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