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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,779.63, 29,469.71 and 18,839.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,779.63, 29,469.71 and 18,839.22 is: 28,068.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,779.63 : 29,469.71 = 18,839.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,779.63/29,469.71 = 18,839.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,779.63x = 29,469.71 × 18,839.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,779.63x = 555,186,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,186,255.83/19,779.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,068.59

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