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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,499.40, 29,270.70 and 18,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,499.40, 29,270.70 and 18,230.40 is: 27,365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,499.40 : 29,270.70 = 18,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,499.40/29,270.70 = 18,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,499.40x = 29,270.70 × 18,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,499.40x = 533,616,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,616,569.28/19,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,365.79

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