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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,310.40, 28,987.20 and 18,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,310.40, 28,987.20 and 18,041.40 is: 27,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,310.40 : 28,987.20 = 18,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,310.40/28,987.20 = 18,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,310.40x = 28,987.20 × 18,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,310.40x = 522,969,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,969,670.08/19,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,082.28

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