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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,740.48, 29,599.68 and 8,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,740.48, 29,599.68 and 8,040 is: 12,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,740.48 : 29,599.68 = 8,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,740.48/29,599.68 = 8,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,740.48x = 29,599.68 × 8,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,740.48x = 237,981,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,981,427.20/19,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.50

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