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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,572.36, 27,029.88 and 18,318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,572.36, 27,029.88 and 18,318.48 is: 25,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,572.36 : 27,029.88 = 18,318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,572.36/27,029.88 = 18,318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,572.36x = 27,029.88 × 18,318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,572.36x = 495,146,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,146,316.18/19,572.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,298.24

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