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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.67, 29,599.01 and 8,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.67, 29,599.01 and 8,046.80 is: 12,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.67 : 29,599.01 = 8,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.67/29,599.01 = 8,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.67x = 29,599.01 × 8,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.67x = 238,177,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,177,313.67/19,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.20

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