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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.30, 26,997.71 and 18,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.30, 26,997.71 and 18,059.68 is: 24,936.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.30 : 26,997.71 = 18,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.30/26,997.71 = 18,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.30x = 26,997.71 × 18,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.30x = 487,570,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,570,003.33/19,552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.71

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