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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.30, 29,952.45 and 6,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.30, 29,952.45 and 6,117.30 is: 9,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.30 : 29,952.45 = 6,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.30/29,952.45 = 6,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.30x = 29,952.45 × 6,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.30x = 183,228,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,228,122.39/19,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,175.95

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