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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,580.80, 29,414.40 and 18,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,580.80, 29,414.40 and 18,846.40 is: 28,311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,580.80 : 29,414.40 = 18,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,580.80/29,414.40 = 18,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,580.80x = 29,414.40 × 18,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,580.80x = 554,355,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,355,548.16/19,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,311.18

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