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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,769.40, 29,654.10 and 8,079.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,769.40, 29,654.10 and 8,079.89 is: 12,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,769.40 : 29,654.10 = 8,079.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,769.40/29,654.10 = 8,079.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,769.40x = 29,654.10 × 8,079.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,769.40x = 239,601,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,601,717.78/19,769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.83

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