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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,421.40, 29,132.10 and 18,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,421.40, 29,132.10 and 18,845.40 is: 28,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,421.40 : 29,132.10 = 18,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,421.40/29,132.10 = 18,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,421.40x = 29,132.10 × 18,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,421.40x = 549,006,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,006,077.34/19,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,268.10

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