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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.59, 27,025.32 and 13,051.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.59, 27,025.32 and 13,051.74 is: 19,560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.59 : 27,025.32 = 13,051.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.59/27,025.32 = 13,051.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.59x = 27,025.32 × 13,051.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.59x = 352,727,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,727,450.06/18,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.55

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