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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,761.36, 29,634.60 and 8,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,761.36, 29,634.60 and 8,068.32 is: 12,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,761.36 : 29,634.60 = 8,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,761.36/29,634.60 = 8,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,761.36x = 29,634.60 × 8,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,761.36x = 239,101,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,101,435.87/19,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.44

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