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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.36, 26,685.36 and 17,750.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.36, 26,685.36 and 17,750.43 is: 24,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.36 : 26,685.36 = 17,750.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.36/26,685.36 = 17,750.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.36x = 26,685.36 × 17,750.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.36x = 473,676,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,676,614.70/19,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.42

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