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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,556.11, 29,278.26 and 18,314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,556.11, 29,278.26 and 18,314.68 is: 27,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,556.11 : 29,278.26 = 18,314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,556.11/29,278.26 = 18,314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,556.11x = 29,278.26 × 18,314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,556.11x = 536,222,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,222,026.90/19,556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,419.67

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