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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.54, 26,704.43 and 18,740.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.54, 26,704.43 and 18,740.47 is: 25,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.54 : 26,704.43 = 18,740.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.54/26,704.43 = 18,740.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.54x = 26,704.43 × 18,740.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.54x = 500,453,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,453,619.26/19,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,994.16

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