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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,939.31, 29,908.99 and 18,721.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,939.31, 29,908.99 and 18,721.42 is: 28,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,939.31 : 29,908.99 = 18,721.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,939.31/29,908.99 = 18,721.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,939.31x = 29,908.99 × 18,721.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,939.31x = 559,938,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,938,763.57/19,939.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,082.15

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