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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.60, 29,852.40 and 18,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.60, 29,852.40 and 18,605.60 is: 27,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.60 : 29,852.40 = 18,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.60/29,852.40 = 18,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.60x = 29,852.40 × 18,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.60x = 555,421,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,421,813.44/19,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,908.40

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