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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,775.80, 29,663.70 and 18,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,775.80, 29,663.70 and 18,470.20 is: 27,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,775.80 : 29,663.70 = 18,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,775.80/29,663.70 = 18,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,775.80x = 29,663.70 × 18,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,775.80x = 547,894,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,894,471.74/19,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,705.30

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