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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.20, 29,994.30 and 18,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.20, 29,994.30 and 18,311.40 is: 27,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.20 : 29,994.30 = 18,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.20/29,994.30 = 18,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.20x = 29,994.30 × 18,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.20x = 549,237,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,237,625.02/19,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,467.10

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