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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.80, 28,877.70 and 18,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.80, 28,877.70 and 18,085.40 is: 27,128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.80 : 28,877.70 = 18,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.80/28,877.70 = 18,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.80x = 28,877.70 × 18,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.80x = 522,264,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,264,755.58/19,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,128.10

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