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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.93, 26,759.50 and 18,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.93, 26,759.50 and 18,545.24 is: 25,530.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.93 : 26,759.50 = 18,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.93/26,759.50 = 18,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.93x = 26,759.50 × 18,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.93x = 496,261,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,261,370.32/19,437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,530.57

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