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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.08, 29,850.54 and 6,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.08, 29,850.54 and 6,049 is: 9,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.08 : 29,850.54 = 6,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.08/29,850.54 = 6,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.08x = 29,850.54 × 6,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.08x = 180,565,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,565,916.46/19,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.17

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