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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,126.14, 28,496.98 and 18,051.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,126.14, 28,496.98 and 18,051.82 is: 26,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,126.14 : 28,496.98 = 18,051.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,126.14/28,496.98 = 18,051.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,126.14x = 28,496.98 × 18,051.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,126.14x = 514,422,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,422,237.13/19,126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,896.29

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