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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.32, 26,845.92 and 18,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.32, 26,845.92 and 18,705.88 is: 25,805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.32 : 26,845.92 = 18,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.32/26,845.92 = 18,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.32x = 26,845.92 × 18,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.32x = 502,176,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,176,558.01/19,460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,805.15

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