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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,724.31, 29,542.59 and 18,187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,724.31, 29,542.59 and 18,187.74 is: 27,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,724.31 : 29,542.59 = 18,187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,724.31/29,542.59 = 18,187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,724.31x = 29,542.59 × 18,187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,724.31x = 537,312,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,312,945.85/19,724.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,241.15

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