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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,801.44, 29,711.88 and 8,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,801.44, 29,711.88 and 8,118 is: 12,180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,801.44 : 29,711.88 = 8,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,801.44/29,711.88 = 8,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,801.44x = 29,711.88 × 8,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,801.44x = 241,201,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,201,041.84/19,801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.98

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