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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,508.44, 29,279.08 and 18,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,508.44, 29,279.08 and 18,278.28 is: 27,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,508.44 : 29,279.08 = 18,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,508.44/29,279.08 = 18,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,508.44x = 29,279.08 × 18,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,508.44x = 535,171,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,171,222.38/19,508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,432.80

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