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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224.80, 28,779.60 and 18,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224.80, 28,779.60 and 18,085.60 is: 27,074.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224.80 : 28,779.60 = 18,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224.80/28,779.60 = 18,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224.80x = 28,779.60 × 18,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224.80x = 520,496,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,496,333.76/19,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,074.21

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