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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,488.63, 29,033.58 and 18,548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,488.63, 29,033.58 and 18,548.22 is: 27,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,488.63 : 29,033.58 = 18,548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,488.63/29,033.58 = 18,548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,488.63x = 29,033.58 × 18,548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,488.63x = 538,521,229.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,521,229.23/19,488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,632.59

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