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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,748.61, 29,631.02 and 8,063.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,748.61, 29,631.02 and 8,063.01 is: 12,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,748.61 : 29,631.02 = 8,063.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,748.61/29,631.02 = 8,063.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,748.61x = 29,631.02 × 8,063.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,748.61x = 238,915,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,915,170.26/19,748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.82

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