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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.30, 29,949.45 and 6,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.30, 29,949.45 and 6,115.30 is: 9,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.30 : 29,949.45 = 6,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.30/29,949.45 = 6,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.30x = 29,949.45 × 6,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.30x = 183,149,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,149,871.59/19,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.95

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