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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.20, 29,973.30 and 18,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.20, 29,973.30 and 18,830.20 is: 28,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.20 : 29,973.30 = 18,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.20/29,973.30 = 18,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.20x = 29,973.30 × 18,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.20x = 564,403,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,403,233.66/19,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,245.30

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