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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,730.70, 29,596.05 and 18,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,730.70, 29,596.05 and 18,117.90 is: 27,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,730.70 : 29,596.05 = 18,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,730.70/29,596.05 = 18,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,730.70x = 29,596.05 × 18,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,730.70x = 536,218,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,218,274.30/19,730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,176.85

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