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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,915.74, 30,006.58 and 18,018.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,915.74, 30,006.58 and 18,018.30 is: 27,147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,915.74 : 30,006.58 = 18,018.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,915.74/30,006.58 = 18,018.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,915.74x = 30,006.58 × 18,018.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,915.74x = 540,667,560.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,667,560.41/19,915.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,147.75

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