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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,405.60, 29,108.40 and 18,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,405.60, 29,108.40 and 18,569.20 is: 27,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,405.60 : 29,108.40 = 18,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,405.60/29,108.40 = 18,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,405.60x = 29,108.40 × 18,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,405.60x = 540,519,701.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,519,701.28/19,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,853.80

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