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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,791.80, 29,687.70 and 18,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,791.80, 29,687.70 and 18,486.20 is: 27,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,791.80 : 29,687.70 = 18,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,791.80/29,687.70 = 18,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,791.80x = 29,687.70 × 18,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,791.80x = 548,812,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,812,759.74/19,791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,729.30

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