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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,448.70, 26,840.73 and 17,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,448.70, 26,840.73 and 17,940.88 is: 24,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,448.70 : 26,840.73 = 17,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,448.70/26,840.73 = 17,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,448.70x = 26,840.73 × 17,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,448.70x = 481,546,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,546,316.04/19,448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.82

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