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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,166.41, 26,464.08 and 18,860.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,166.41, 26,464.08 and 18,860.23 is: 26,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,166.41 : 26,464.08 = 18,860.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,166.41/26,464.08 = 18,860.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,166.41x = 26,464.08 × 18,860.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,166.41x = 499,118,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,118,635.54/19,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.32

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