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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,392.80, 29,132.40 and 18,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,392.80, 29,132.40 and 18,605.60 is: 27,949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,392.80 : 29,132.40 = 18,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,392.80/29,132.40 = 18,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,392.80x = 29,132.40 × 18,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,392.80x = 542,025,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,025,781.44/19,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,949.85

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