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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.78, 29,926.17 and 6,099.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.78, 29,926.17 and 6,099.66 is: 9,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.78 : 29,926.17 = 6,099.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.78/29,926.17 = 6,099.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.78x = 29,926.17 × 6,099.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.78x = 182,539,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,539,462.10/19,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.49

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