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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.80, 29,020.20 and 18,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.80, 29,020.20 and 18,180.40 is: 27,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.80 : 29,020.20 = 18,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.80/29,020.20 = 18,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.80x = 29,020.20 × 18,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.80x = 527,598,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,598,844.08/19,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,270.60

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