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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.20, 28,321.80 and 17,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.20, 28,321.80 and 17,729.20 is: 26,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.20 : 28,321.80 = 17,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.20/28,321.80 = 17,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.20x = 28,321.80 × 17,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.20x = 502,122,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,122,856.56/18,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,593.80

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