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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,431.10, 29,146.65 and 18,523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,431.10, 29,146.65 and 18,523.90 is: 27,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,431.10 : 29,146.65 = 18,523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,431.10/29,146.65 = 18,523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,431.10x = 29,146.65 × 18,523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,431.10x = 539,909,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,909,629.94/19,431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,785.85

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