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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.32, 27,344.98 and 18,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.32, 27,344.98 and 18,159.26 is: 25,038.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.32 : 27,344.98 = 18,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.32/27,344.98 = 18,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.32x = 27,344.98 × 18,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.32x = 496,564,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,564,692.68/19,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.16

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