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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,596.32, 27,033.72 and 18,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,596.32, 27,033.72 and 18,842.24 is: 25,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,596.32 : 27,033.72 = 18,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,596.32/27,033.72 = 18,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,596.32x = 27,033.72 × 18,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,596.32x = 509,375,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,375,840.33/19,596.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,993.44

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