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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,965.20, 29,947.80 and 18,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,965.20, 29,947.80 and 18,280.40 is: 27,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,965.20 : 29,947.80 = 18,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,965.20/29,947.80 = 18,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,965.20x = 29,947.80 × 18,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,965.20x = 547,457,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,457,763.12/19,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,420.60

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