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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,218.60, 28,827.90 and 18,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,218.60, 28,827.90 and 18,311.40 is: 27,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,218.60 : 28,827.90 = 18,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,218.60/28,827.90 = 18,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,218.60x = 28,827.90 × 18,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,218.60x = 527,879,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,879,208.06/19,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,467.10

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