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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,068.48, 26,300.70 and 18,776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,068.48, 26,300.70 and 18,776.88 is: 25,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068.48 : 26,300.70 = 18,776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068.48/26,300.70 = 18,776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068.48x = 26,300.70 × 18,776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068.48x = 493,845,087.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,845,087.82/19,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,898.50

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