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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.20, 28,986.30 and 18,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.20, 28,986.30 and 18,028.20 is: 27,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.20 : 28,986.30 = 18,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.20/28,986.30 = 18,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.20x = 28,986.30 × 18,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.20x = 522,570,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,570,813.66/19,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,042.30

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