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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,657.80, 29,486.70 and 18,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,657.80, 29,486.70 and 18,880.20 is: 28,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,657.80 : 29,486.70 = 18,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,657.80/29,486.70 = 18,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,657.80x = 29,486.70 × 18,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,657.80x = 556,714,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,714,793.34/19,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,320.30

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