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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.20, 28,273.80 and 18,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.20, 28,273.80 and 18,363.20 is: 27,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.20 : 28,273.80 = 18,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.20/28,273.80 = 18,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.20x = 28,273.80 × 18,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.20x = 519,197,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,197,444.16/18,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,544.80

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