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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,750.26, 29,605.77 and 8,071.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,750.26, 29,605.77 and 8,071.86 is: 12,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,750.26 : 29,605.77 = 8,071.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,750.26/29,605.77 = 8,071.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,750.26x = 29,605.77 × 8,071.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,750.26x = 238,973,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,973,630.63/19,750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.77

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