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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,892.44, 29,845.86 and 18,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,892.44, 29,845.86 and 18,055.36 is: 27,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,892.44 : 29,845.86 = 18,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,892.44/29,845.86 = 18,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,892.44x = 29,845.86 × 18,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,892.44x = 538,877,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,877,746.81/19,892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,089.58

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