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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,943.80, 28,415.70 and 18,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,943.80, 28,415.70 and 18,619.80 is: 27,929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,943.80 : 28,415.70 = 18,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,943.80/28,415.70 = 18,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,943.80x = 28,415.70 × 18,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,943.80x = 529,094,650.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,094,650.86/18,943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,929.70

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