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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,942.96, 29,913.35 and 6,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,942.96, 29,913.35 and 6,090.88 is: 9,135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,942.96 : 29,913.35 = 6,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,942.96/29,913.35 = 6,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,942.96x = 29,913.35 × 6,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,942.96x = 182,198,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,198,475.68/19,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.98

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