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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,491.30, 29,244.15 and 18,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,491.30, 29,244.15 and 18,771.30 is: 28,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,491.30 : 29,244.15 = 18,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,491.30/29,244.15 = 18,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,491.30x = 29,244.15 × 18,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,491.30x = 548,950,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,950,712.90/19,491.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,163.88

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