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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,212.80, 28,761.60 and 18,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,212.80, 28,761.60 and 18,073.60 is: 27,056.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,212.80 : 28,761.60 = 18,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,212.80/28,761.60 = 18,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,212.80x = 28,761.60 × 18,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,212.80x = 519,825,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,825,653.76/19,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,056.22

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