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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.20, 29,016.30 and 18,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.20, 29,016.30 and 18,372.20 is: 27,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.20 : 29,016.30 = 18,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.20/29,016.30 = 18,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.20x = 29,016.30 × 18,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.20x = 533,093,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,093,266.86/19,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,558.30

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