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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.46, 26,999.91 and 13,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.46, 26,999.91 and 13,324.20 is: 19,946.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.46 : 26,999.91 = 13,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.46/26,999.91 = 13,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.46x = 26,999.91 × 13,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.46x = 359,752,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,752,200.82/18,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,946.94

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