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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,441.20, 29,161.80 and 18,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,441.20, 29,161.80 and 18,015.60 is: 27,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,441.20 : 29,161.80 = 18,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,441.20/29,161.80 = 18,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,441.20x = 29,161.80 × 18,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,441.20x = 525,367,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,367,324.08/19,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,023.40

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