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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,890, 29,835.18 and 6,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,890, 29,835.18 and 6,039 is: 9,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,890 : 29,835.18 = 6,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,890/29,835.18 = 6,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,890x = 29,835.18 × 6,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,890x = 180,174,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,174,652.02/19,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.55

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