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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,748.76, 29,603.52 and 8,070.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,748.76, 29,603.52 and 8,070.36 is: 12,097.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,748.76 : 29,603.52 = 8,070.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,748.76/29,603.52 = 8,070.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,748.76x = 29,603.52 × 8,070.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,748.76x = 238,911,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,911,063.67/19,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.52

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