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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,686.80, 29,530.20 and 18,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,686.80, 29,530.20 and 18,909.20 is: 28,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,686.80 : 29,530.20 = 18,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,686.80/29,530.20 = 18,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,686.80x = 29,530.20 × 18,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,686.80x = 558,392,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,392,457.84/19,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,363.80

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