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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,468.80, 29,203.20 and 12,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,468.80, 29,203.20 and 12,081.60 is: 18,122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,468.80 : 29,203.20 = 12,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,468.80/29,203.20 = 12,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,468.80x = 29,203.20 × 12,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,468.80x = 352,821,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,821,381.12/19,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,122.40

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