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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.41, 29,774.10 and 5,998.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.41, 29,774.10 and 5,998.41 is: 8,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.41 : 29,774.10 = 5,998.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.41/29,774.10 = 5,998.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.41x = 29,774.10 × 5,998.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.41x = 178,597,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,597,259.18/19,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.61

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