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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,341.40, 29,033.70 and 18,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,341.40, 29,033.70 and 18,072.40 is: 27,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,341.40 : 29,033.70 = 18,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,341.40/29,033.70 = 18,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,341.40x = 29,033.70 × 18,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,341.40x = 524,708,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,708,639.88/19,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,128.78

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