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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,902.58, 29,858.31 and 6,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,902.58, 29,858.31 and 6,052.66 is: 9,080.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,902.58 : 29,858.31 = 6,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,902.58/29,858.31 = 6,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,902.58x = 29,858.31 × 6,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,902.58x = 180,722,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,722,198.60/19,902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.34

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