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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,496.80, 29,252.40 and 18,776.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,496.80, 29,252.40 and 18,776.80 is: 28,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,496.80 : 29,252.40 = 18,776.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,496.80/29,252.40 = 18,776.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,496.80x = 29,252.40 × 18,776.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,496.80x = 549,266,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,266,464.32/19,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,172.13

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