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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.14, 29,601.48 and 8,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.14, 29,601.48 and 8,044.76 is: 12,067.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.14 : 29,601.48 = 8,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.14/29,601.48 = 8,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.14x = 29,601.48 × 8,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.14x = 238,136,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,136,802.24/19,734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.25

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