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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.59, 29,852.55 and 7,260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.59, 29,852.55 and 7,260.40 is: 10,890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.59 : 29,852.55 = 7,260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.59/29,852.55 = 7,260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.59x = 29,852.55 × 7,260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.59x = 216,741,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,741,491.34/19,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.66

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