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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,375.20, 29,062.80 and 18,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,375.20, 29,062.80 and 18,281.70 is: 27,422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,375.20 : 29,062.80 = 18,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,375.20/29,062.80 = 18,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,375.20x = 29,062.80 × 18,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,375.20x = 531,317,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,317,390.76/19,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,422.55

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