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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.48, 29,601.18 and 8,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.48, 29,601.18 and 8,041 is: 12,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.48 : 29,601.18 = 8,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.48/29,601.18 = 8,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.48x = 29,601.18 × 8,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.48x = 238,023,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,023,088.38/19,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.00

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