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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,673.70, 29,510.55 and 18,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,673.70, 29,510.55 and 18,701.70 is: 28,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,673.70 : 29,510.55 = 18,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,673.70/29,510.55 = 18,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,673.70x = 29,510.55 × 18,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,673.70x = 551,897,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,897,452.94/19,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,052.55

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