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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477.80, 29,223.90 and 18,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477.80, 29,223.90 and 18,757.80 is: 28,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477.80 : 29,223.90 = 18,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477.80/29,223.90 = 18,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477.80x = 29,223.90 × 18,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477.80x = 548,176,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,176,071.42/19,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,143.63

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