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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,927.75, 26,078.97 and 12,629.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,927.75, 26,078.97 and 12,629.19 is: 17,400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,927.75 : 26,078.97 = 12,629.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,927.75/26,078.97 = 12,629.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,927.75x = 26,078.97 × 12,629.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,927.75x = 329,356,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,356,267.13/18,927.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,400.71

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