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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,892.24, 29,835.12 and 6,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,892.24, 29,835.12 and 6,038 is: 9,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,892.24 : 29,835.12 = 6,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,892.24/29,835.12 = 6,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,892.24x = 29,835.12 × 6,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,892.24x = 180,144,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,144,454.56/19,892.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.02

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