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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,906.60, 29,859.90 and 18,610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,906.60, 29,859.90 and 18,610.60 is: 27,915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,906.60 : 29,859.90 = 18,610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,906.60/29,859.90 = 18,610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,906.60x = 29,859.90 × 18,610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,906.60x = 555,710,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,710,654.94/19,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,915.90

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