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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,141.70, 28,712.55 and 18,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,141.70, 28,712.55 and 18,048.20 is: 27,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,141.70 : 28,712.55 = 18,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,141.70/28,712.55 = 18,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,141.70x = 28,712.55 × 18,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,141.70x = 518,209,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,209,844.91/19,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,072.30

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