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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,492.80, 29,246.40 and 18,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,492.80, 29,246.40 and 18,772.80 is: 28,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,492.80 : 29,246.40 = 18,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,492.80/29,246.40 = 18,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,492.80x = 29,246.40 × 18,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,492.80x = 549,036,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,036,817.92/19,492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,166.13

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