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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.71, 26,268.25 and 13,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.71, 26,268.25 and 13,059.46 is: 18,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.71 : 26,268.25 = 13,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.71/26,268.25 = 13,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.71x = 26,268.25 × 13,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.71x = 343,049,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,049,184.82/19,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.19

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