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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,977.80, 29,966.70 and 8,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,977.80, 29,966.70 and 8,880.20 is: 13,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,977.80 : 29,966.70 = 8,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,977.80/29,966.70 = 8,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,977.80x = 29,966.70 × 8,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,977.80x = 266,110,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,110,289.34/19,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,320.30

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