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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,551.30, 26,996.33 and 18,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,551.30, 26,996.33 and 18,058.68 is: 24,935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,551.30 : 26,996.33 = 18,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,551.30/26,996.33 = 18,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,551.30x = 26,996.33 × 18,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,551.30x = 487,517,994.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,517,994.35/19,551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.32

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