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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,629.20, 29,443.80 and 18,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,629.20, 29,443.80 and 18,246.80 is: 27,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,629.20 : 29,443.80 = 18,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,629.20/29,443.80 = 18,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,629.20x = 29,443.80 × 18,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,629.20x = 537,255,129.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,255,129.84/19,629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,370.20

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