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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,778.16, 29,672 and 8,091.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,778.16, 29,672 and 8,091.42 is: 12,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,778.16 : 29,672 = 8,091.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,778.16/29,672 = 8,091.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,778.16x = 29,672 × 8,091.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,778.16x = 240,088,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,088,614.24/19,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.08

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