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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,664.20, 29,496.30 and 18,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,664.20, 29,496.30 and 18,281.80 is: 27,422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664.20 : 29,496.30 = 18,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664.20/29,496.30 = 18,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664.20x = 29,496.30 × 18,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664.20x = 539,245,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,245,457.34/19,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,422.70

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