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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,758.71, 29,640.79 and 8,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,758.71, 29,640.79 and 8,069.20 is: 12,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,758.71 : 29,640.79 = 8,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,758.71/29,640.79 = 8,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,758.71x = 29,640.79 × 8,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,758.71x = 239,177,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,177,462.67/19,758.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.91

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