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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.80, 28,129.20 and 18,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.80, 28,129.20 and 18,461.20 is: 27,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.80 : 28,129.20 = 18,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.80/28,129.20 = 18,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.80x = 28,129.20 × 18,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.80x = 519,298,787.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,298,787.04/18,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,691.80

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