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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.19, 29,892.60 and 18,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.19, 29,892.60 and 18,077.72 is: 27,224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.19 : 29,892.60 = 18,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.19/29,892.60 = 18,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.19x = 29,892.60 × 18,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.19x = 540,389,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,389,903.41/19,849.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,224.79

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