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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,892.05, 29,843.91 and 8,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,892.05, 29,843.91 and 8,039.69 is: 12,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,892.05 : 29,843.91 = 8,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,892.05/29,843.91 = 8,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,892.05x = 29,843.91 × 8,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,892.05x = 239,935,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,935,747.48/19,892.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,061.89

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