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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.80, 28,987.20 and 18,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.80, 28,987.20 and 18,019.20 is: 27,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.80 : 28,987.20 = 18,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.80/28,987.20 = 18,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.80x = 28,987.20 × 18,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.80x = 522,326,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,326,154.24/19,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,028.80

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