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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.40, 29,861.19 and 19,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.40, 29,861.19 and 19,985.40 is: 29,861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.40 : 29,861.19 = 19,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.40/29,861.19 = 19,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.40x = 29,861.19 × 19,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.40x = 596,787,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,787,826.63/19,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,861.19

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