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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.20, 29,969.10 and 8,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.20, 29,969.10 and 8,880.60 is: 13,325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.20 : 29,969.10 = 8,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.20/29,969.10 = 8,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.20x = 29,969.10 × 8,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.20x = 266,143,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,143,589.46/19,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.70

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