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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.80, 29,599.20 and 18,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.80, 29,599.20 and 18,955.20 is: 28,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.80 : 29,599.20 = 18,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.80/29,599.20 = 18,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.80x = 29,599.20 × 18,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.80x = 561,058,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,058,755.84/19,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,432.80

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