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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,683.60, 29,525.40 and 18,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,683.60, 29,525.40 and 18,608.40 is: 27,912.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,683.60 : 29,525.40 = 18,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,683.60/29,525.40 = 18,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,683.60x = 29,525.40 × 18,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,683.60x = 549,420,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,420,453.36/19,683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,912.60

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