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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,872.79, 26,044.78 and 10,375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,872.79, 26,044.78 and 10,375.27 is: 14,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,872.79 : 26,044.78 = 10,375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,872.79/26,044.78 = 10,375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,872.79x = 26,044.78 × 10,375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,872.79x = 270,221,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,221,455.46/18,872.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,318.05

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