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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,638.82, 29,507.44 and 18,457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,638.82, 29,507.44 and 18,457.84 is: 27,733.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,638.82 : 29,507.44 = 18,457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,638.82/29,507.44 = 18,457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,638.82x = 29,507.44 × 18,457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,638.82x = 544,643,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,643,606.33/19,638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,733.01

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