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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,125.20, 28,639.20 and 18,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,125.20, 28,639.20 and 18,250.40 is: 27,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,125.20 : 28,639.20 = 18,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,125.20/28,639.20 = 18,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,125.20x = 28,639.20 × 18,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,125.20x = 522,676,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,676,855.68/19,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,329.22

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