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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,595.40, 29,393.10 and 18,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,595.40, 29,393.10 and 18,904.20 is: 28,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,595.40 : 29,393.10 = 18,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,595.40/29,393.10 = 18,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,595.40x = 29,393.10 × 18,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,595.40x = 555,653,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,653,041.02/19,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,356.30

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