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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,809.40, 29,714.10 and 18,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,809.40, 29,714.10 and 18,497.20 is: 27,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,809.40 : 29,714.10 = 18,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,809.40/29,714.10 = 18,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,809.40x = 29,714.10 × 18,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,809.40x = 549,627,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,627,650.52/19,809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,745.80

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