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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,668.12, 29,361.94 and 18,976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,668.12, 29,361.94 and 18,976.12 is: 28,328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,668.12 : 29,361.94 = 18,976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,668.12/29,361.94 = 18,976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,668.12x = 29,361.94 × 18,976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,668.12x = 557,175,847.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,175,847.93/19,668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,328.89

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