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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,962.80, 29,944.20 and 18,990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,962.80, 29,944.20 and 18,990.80 is: 28,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,962.80 : 29,944.20 = 18,990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,962.80/29,944.20 = 18,990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,962.80x = 29,944.20 × 18,990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,962.80x = 568,664,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,664,313.36/19,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,486.20

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