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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.40, 29,009.10 and 18,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.40, 29,009.10 and 18,270.20 is: 27,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.40 : 29,009.10 = 18,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.40/29,009.10 = 18,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.40x = 29,009.10 × 18,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.40x = 530,002,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,002,058.82/19,339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,405.30

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