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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,707.40, 29,596.32 and 18,914.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,707.40, 29,596.32 and 18,914.62 is: 28,405.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,707.40 : 29,596.32 = 18,914.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,707.40/29,596.32 = 18,914.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,707.40x = 29,596.32 × 18,914.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,707.40x = 559,803,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,803,146.20/19,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,405.73

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