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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.38, 29,609.51 and 8,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.38, 29,609.51 and 8,044.70 is: 12,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.38 : 29,609.51 = 8,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.38/29,609.51 = 8,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.38x = 29,609.51 × 8,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.38x = 238,199,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,199,436.83/19,732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.50

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