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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,079.12, 26,315.88 and 18,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,079.12, 26,315.88 and 18,436.88 is: 25,430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,079.12 : 26,315.88 = 18,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,079.12/26,315.88 = 18,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,079.12x = 26,315.88 × 18,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,079.12x = 485,182,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,182,721.65/19,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,430.04

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