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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,905.60, 29,858.40 and 19,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,905.60, 29,858.40 and 19,598.40 is: 29,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,905.60 : 29,858.40 = 19,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,905.60/29,858.40 = 19,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,905.60x = 29,858.40 × 19,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,905.60x = 585,176,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,176,866.56/19,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,397.60

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