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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,858.68, 29,762.10 and 8,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,858.68, 29,762.10 and 8,180.64 is: 12,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,858.68 : 29,762.10 = 8,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,858.68/29,762.10 = 8,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,858.68x = 29,762.10 × 8,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,858.68x = 243,473,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,473,025.74/19,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.28

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