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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,951.98, 29,817.68 and 18,799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,951.98, 29,817.68 and 18,799.68 is: 28,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,951.98 : 29,817.68 = 18,799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,951.98/29,817.68 = 18,799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,951.98x = 29,817.68 × 18,799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,951.98x = 560,562,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,562,842.34/19,951.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,095.60

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