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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.80, 27,769.20 and 12,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.80, 27,769.20 and 12,875.20 is: 19,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.80 : 27,769.20 = 12,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.80/27,769.20 = 12,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.80x = 27,769.20 × 12,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.80x = 357,534,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,534,003.84/18,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.80

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