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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,795.20, 29,692.80 and 18,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,795.20, 29,692.80 and 18,182.40 is: 27,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,795.20 : 29,692.80 = 18,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,795.20/29,692.80 = 18,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,795.20x = 29,692.80 × 18,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,795.20x = 539,886,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,886,366.72/19,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,273.60

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