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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,777.52, 29,666.42 and 8,090.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,777.52, 29,666.42 and 8,090.73 is: 12,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,777.52 : 29,666.42 = 8,090.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,777.52/29,666.42 = 8,090.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,777.52x = 29,666.42 × 8,090.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,777.52x = 240,022,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,022,953.83/19,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.15

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