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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,599.26, 27,035.24 and 18,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,599.26, 27,035.24 and 18,287.06 is: 25,225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,599.26 : 27,035.24 = 18,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,599.26/27,035.24 = 18,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,599.26x = 27,035.24 × 18,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,599.26x = 494,394,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,394,829.38/19,599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,225.18

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