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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.48, 29,583.18 and 8,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.48, 29,583.18 and 8,029 is: 12,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.48 : 29,583.18 = 8,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.48/29,583.18 = 8,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.48x = 29,583.18 × 8,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.48x = 237,523,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,523,352.22/19,729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.01

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