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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.52, 26,669.70 and 18,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.52, 26,669.70 and 18,344.28 is: 25,311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.52 : 26,669.70 = 18,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.52/26,669.70 = 18,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.52x = 26,669.70 × 18,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.52x = 489,236,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,236,444.32/19,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,311.64

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