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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,323.20, 28,984.80 and 18,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,323.20, 28,984.80 and 18,027.20 is: 27,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,323.20 : 28,984.80 = 18,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,323.20/28,984.80 = 18,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,323.20x = 28,984.80 × 18,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,323.20x = 522,514,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,514,786.56/19,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,040.80

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