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Goodwill (Details 4) | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
Risk adjusted cost of capital | Minimum |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Rates used to value goodwill | 5.00%
Risk adjusted cost of capital | Maximum |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Rates used to value goodwill | 9.00%
Long-term growth rate |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Rates used to value goodwill | 3.00%

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