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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,624.24, 27,075.96 and 18,639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,624.24, 27,075.96 and 18,639.28 is: 25,716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,624.24 : 27,075.96 = 18,639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,624.24/27,075.96 = 18,639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,624.24x = 27,075.96 × 18,639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,624.24x = 504,676,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,676,399.71/19,624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,716.99

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