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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,731.63, 29,608.38 and 8,043.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,731.63, 29,608.38 and 8,043.95 is: 12,070.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,731.63 : 29,608.38 = 8,043.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,731.63/29,608.38 = 8,043.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,731.63x = 29,608.38 × 8,043.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,731.63x = 238,168,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,168,180.26/19,731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.38

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