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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,871.98, 29,807.88 and 5,080.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,871.98, 29,807.88 and 5,080.88 is: 7,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,871.98 : 29,807.88 = 5,080.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,871.98/29,807.88 = 5,080.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,871.98x = 29,807.88 × 5,080.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,871.98x = 151,450,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,450,261.33/19,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.30

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