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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,361.60, 29,042.40 and 18,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,361.60, 29,042.40 and 18,972.80 is: 28,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,361.60 : 29,042.40 = 18,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,361.60/29,042.40 = 18,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,361.60x = 29,042.40 × 18,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,361.60x = 551,015,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,015,646.72/19,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,459.20

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