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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,355.40, 29,054.70 and 18,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,355.40, 29,054.70 and 18,086.40 is: 27,149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,355.40 : 29,054.70 = 18,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,355.40/29,054.70 = 18,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,355.40x = 29,054.70 × 18,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,355.40x = 525,494,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,494,926.08/19,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,149.78

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