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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.80, 29,950.80 and 8,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.80, 29,950.80 and 8,280.80 is: 12,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.80 : 29,950.80 = 8,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.80/29,950.80 = 8,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.80x = 29,950.80 × 8,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.80x = 248,016,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,016,584.64/19,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.20

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