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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.40, 28,418.40 and 18,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.40, 28,418.40 and 18,542.40 is: 27,771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.40 : 28,418.40 = 18,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.40/28,418.40 = 18,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.40x = 28,418.40 × 18,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.40x = 526,945,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,945,340.16/18,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,771.38

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