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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901, 29,829.36 and 10,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901, 29,829.36 and 10,049.24 is: 15,062.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901 : 29,829.36 = 10,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901/29,829.36 = 10,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901x = 29,829.36 × 10,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901x = 299,762,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,762,397.69/19,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.68

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