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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.60, 29,811.90 and 18,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.60, 29,811.90 and 18,999.80 is: 28,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.60 : 29,811.90 = 18,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.60/29,811.90 = 18,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.60x = 29,811.90 × 18,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.60x = 566,420,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,420,137.62/19,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,499.70

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