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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,938.65, 29,908.02 and 18,720.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,938.65, 29,908.02 and 18,720.77 is: 28,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,938.65 : 29,908.02 = 18,720.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,938.65/29,908.02 = 18,720.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,938.65x = 29,908.02 × 18,720.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,938.65x = 559,901,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,901,163.58/19,938.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,081.20

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