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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.60, 29,166.90 and 18,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.60, 29,166.90 and 18,537.40 is: 27,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.60 : 29,166.90 = 18,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.60/29,166.90 = 18,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.60x = 29,166.90 × 18,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.60x = 540,678,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,678,492.06/19,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,806.10

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