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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,938.60, 29,907.90 and 18,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,938.60, 29,907.90 and 18,642.60 is: 27,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,938.60 : 29,907.90 = 18,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,938.60/29,907.90 = 18,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,938.60x = 29,907.90 × 18,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,938.60x = 557,561,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,561,016.54/19,938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,963.90

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