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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.48, 29,846.94 and 6,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.48, 29,846.94 and 6,050.60 is: 9,074.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.48 : 29,846.94 = 6,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.48/29,846.94 = 6,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.48x = 29,846.94 × 6,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.48x = 180,591,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,591,895.16/19,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.29

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