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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,957.80, 29,936.70 and 18,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,957.80, 29,936.70 and 18,985.80 is: 28,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,957.80 : 29,936.70 = 18,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,957.80/29,936.70 = 18,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,957.80x = 29,936.70 × 18,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,957.80x = 568,372,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,372,198.86/19,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,478.70

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