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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,075.96, 26,333.05 and 17,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,075.96, 26,333.05 and 17,880.40 is: 24,682.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,075.96 : 26,333.05 = 17,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,075.96/26,333.05 = 17,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,075.96x = 26,333.05 × 17,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,075.96x = 470,845,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,845,467.22/19,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.66

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