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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,511.27, 29,283.30 and 18,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,511.27, 29,283.30 and 18,281.08 is: 27,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,511.27 : 29,283.30 = 18,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,511.27/29,283.30 = 18,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,511.27x = 29,283.30 × 18,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,511.27x = 535,330,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,330,203.55/19,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,436.98

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