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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,181.80, 28,772.70 and 18,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,181.80, 28,772.70 and 18,088.30 is: 27,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,181.80 : 28,772.70 = 18,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,181.80/28,772.70 = 18,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,181.80x = 28,772.70 × 18,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,181.80x = 520,449,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,449,229.41/19,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,132.45

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