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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.85, 26,686.05 and 17,750.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.85, 26,686.05 and 17,750.92 is: 24,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.85 : 26,686.05 = 17,750.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.85/26,686.05 = 17,750.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.85x = 26,686.05 × 17,750.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.85x = 473,701,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,701,938.67/19,337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,496.10

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