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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,942.74, 29,918.26 and 5,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,942.74, 29,918.26 and 5,901.66 is: 8,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,942.74 : 29,918.26 = 5,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,942.74/29,918.26 = 5,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,942.74x = 29,918.26 × 5,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,942.74x = 176,567,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,567,405.69/19,942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.72

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