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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,580.26, 29,517.12 and 18,276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,580.26, 29,517.12 and 18,276.79 is: 27,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,580.26 : 29,517.12 = 18,276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,580.26/29,517.12 = 18,276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,580.26x = 29,517.12 × 18,276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,580.26x = 539,478,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,478,203.64/19,580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,552.15

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