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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,627.60, 29,441.40 and 18,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,627.60, 29,441.40 and 18,331.60 is: 27,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,627.60 : 29,441.40 = 18,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,627.60/29,441.40 = 18,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,627.60x = 29,441.40 × 18,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,627.60x = 539,707,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,707,968.24/19,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,497.40

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