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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.40, 28,425.60 and 12,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.40, 28,425.60 and 12,729.60 is: 19,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.40 : 28,425.60 = 12,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.40/28,425.60 = 12,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.40x = 28,425.60 × 12,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.40x = 361,846,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,846,517.76/18,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.40

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