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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,942.72, 27,478.38 and 18,120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,942.72, 27,478.38 and 18,120.22 is: 24,967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,942.72 : 27,478.38 = 18,120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,942.72/27,478.38 = 18,120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,942.72x = 27,478.38 × 18,120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,942.72x = 497,914,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,914,290.84/19,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,967.22

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