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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,758.59, 29,640.60 and 8,069.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,758.59, 29,640.60 and 8,069.07 is: 12,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,758.59 : 29,640.60 = 8,069.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,758.59/29,640.60 = 8,069.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,758.59x = 29,640.60 × 8,069.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,758.59x = 239,172,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,172,076.24/19,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.72

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