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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,643.60, 29,465.40 and 18,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,643.60, 29,465.40 and 18,331.40 is: 27,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,643.60 : 29,465.40 = 18,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,643.60/29,465.40 = 18,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,643.60x = 29,465.40 × 18,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,643.60x = 540,142,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,142,033.56/19,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,497.10

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