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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,605.24, 29,478.94 and 18,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,605.24, 29,478.94 and 18,064.32 is: 27,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,605.24 : 29,478.94 = 18,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,605.24/29,478.94 = 18,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,605.24x = 29,478.94 × 18,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,605.24x = 532,516,849.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,516,849.71/19,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,161.97

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