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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.68, 26,572.16 and 18,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.68, 26,572.16 and 18,055.45 is: 24,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.68 : 26,572.16 = 18,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.68/26,572.16 = 18,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.68x = 26,572.16 × 18,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.68x = 479,772,391.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,772,391.33/19,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.54

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