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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,890.61, 29,833.69 and 5,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,890.61, 29,833.69 and 5,099.88 is: 7,649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,890.61 : 29,833.69 = 5,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,890.61/29,833.69 = 5,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,890.61x = 29,833.69 × 5,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,890.61x = 152,148,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,148,089.79/19,890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,649.24

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