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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.60, 29,611.20 and 8,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.60, 29,611.20 and 8,051.20 is: 12,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.60 : 29,611.20 = 8,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.60/29,611.20 = 8,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.60x = 29,611.20 × 8,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.60x = 238,405,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,405,693.44/19,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.66

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