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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,871.92, 29,807.78 and 5,080.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,871.92, 29,807.78 and 5,080.82 is: 7,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,871.92 : 29,807.78 = 5,080.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,871.92/29,807.78 = 5,080.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,871.92x = 29,807.78 × 5,080.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,871.92x = 151,447,964.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,447,964.78/19,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.20

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