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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.60, 27,615.90 and 7,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.60, 27,615.90 and 7,320.80 is: 10,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.60 : 27,615.90 = 7,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.60/27,615.90 = 7,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.60x = 27,615.90 × 7,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.60x = 202,170,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,170,480.72/18,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.83

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