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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.78, 29,932.59 and 6,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.78, 29,932.59 and 6,104.78 is: 9,156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.78 : 29,932.59 = 6,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.78/29,932.59 = 6,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.78x = 29,932.59 × 6,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.78x = 182,731,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,731,846.26/19,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.84

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