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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,852.59, 29,778.89 and 6,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,852.59, 29,778.89 and 6,001.59 is: 9,002.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,852.59 : 29,778.89 = 6,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,852.59/29,778.89 = 6,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,852.59x = 29,778.89 × 6,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,852.59x = 178,720,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,720,803.86/19,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.39

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