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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,556.61, 29,279.01 and 18,315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,556.61, 29,279.01 and 18,315.18 is: 27,420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,556.61 : 29,279.01 = 18,315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,556.61/29,279.01 = 18,315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,556.61x = 29,279.01 × 18,315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,556.61x = 536,250,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,250,338.37/19,556.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,420.41

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