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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.40, 29,319.60 and 18,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.40, 29,319.60 and 18,855.20 is: 28,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.40 : 29,319.60 = 18,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.40/29,319.60 = 18,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.40x = 29,319.60 × 18,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.40x = 552,826,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,826,921.92/19,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,282.80

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