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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.40, 28,547.10 and 18,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.40, 28,547.10 and 18,545.40 is: 27,818.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.40 : 28,547.10 = 18,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.40/28,547.10 = 18,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.40x = 28,547.10 × 18,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.40x = 529,417,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,417,388.34/19,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,818.10

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