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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,624.80, 29,437.20 and 18,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,624.80, 29,437.20 and 18,847.20 is: 28,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,624.80 : 29,437.20 = 18,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,624.80/29,437.20 = 18,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,624.80x = 29,437.20 × 18,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,624.80x = 554,808,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,808,795.84/19,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,270.80

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