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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,728.48, 29,581.68 and 8,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,728.48, 29,581.68 and 8,028 is: 12,037.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,728.48 : 29,581.68 = 8,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,728.48/29,581.68 = 8,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,728.48x = 29,581.68 × 8,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,728.48x = 237,481,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,481,727.04/19,728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.51

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