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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,861.60, 29,792.40 and 6,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,861.60, 29,792.40 and 6,010.60 is: 9,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,861.60 : 29,792.40 = 6,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,861.60/29,792.40 = 6,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,861.60x = 29,792.40 × 6,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,861.60x = 179,070,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,070,199.44/19,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.90

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