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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,910.36, 29,869.86 and 6,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,910.36, 29,869.86 and 6,059 is: 9,089.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,910.36 : 29,869.86 = 6,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,910.36/29,869.86 = 6,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,910.36x = 29,869.86 × 6,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,910.36x = 180,981,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,981,481.74/19,910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.81

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