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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,738.17, 29,607.26 and 8,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,738.17, 29,607.26 and 8,052.30 is: 12,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,738.17 : 29,607.26 = 8,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,738.17/29,607.26 = 8,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,738.17x = 29,607.26 × 8,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,738.17x = 238,406,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,406,499.44/19,738.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.45

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