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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,606.50, 29,444.58 and 18,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,606.50, 29,444.58 and 18,043.20 is: 27,096.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,606.50 : 29,444.58 = 18,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,606.50/29,444.58 = 18,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,606.50x = 29,444.58 × 18,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,606.50x = 531,274,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,274,445.86/19,606.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,096.85

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