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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,495.62, 29,272.59 and 18,815.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,495.62, 29,272.59 and 18,815.22 is: 28,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,495.62 : 29,272.59 = 18,815.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,495.62/29,272.59 = 18,815.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,495.62x = 29,272.59 × 18,815.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,495.62x = 550,770,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,770,220.82/19,495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,250.97

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