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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.80, 29,978.70 and 18,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.80, 29,978.70 and 18,910.60 is: 28,365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.80 : 29,978.70 = 18,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.80/29,978.70 = 18,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.80x = 29,978.70 × 18,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.80x = 566,915,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,915,204.22/19,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,365.90

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