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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.43, 29,382.65 and 18,138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.43, 29,382.65 and 18,138.74 is: 27,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.43 : 29,382.65 = 18,138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.43/29,382.65 = 18,138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.43x = 29,382.65 × 18,138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.43x = 532,964,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,964,079.27/19,507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,321.08

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