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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,945.20, 29,881.80 and 11,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,945.20, 29,881.80 and 11,618.40 is: 17,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,945.20 : 29,881.80 = 11,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,945.20/29,881.80 = 11,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,945.20x = 29,881.80 × 11,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,945.20x = 347,178,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,178,705.12/19,945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,406.63

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