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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.80, 28,586.88 and 18,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.80, 28,586.88 and 18,349.80 is: 27,494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.80 : 28,586.88 = 18,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.80/28,586.88 = 18,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.80x = 28,586.88 × 18,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.80x = 524,563,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,563,530.62/19,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,494.58

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