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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.82, 26,846.61 and 18,706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.82, 26,846.61 and 18,706.38 is: 25,805.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.82 : 26,846.61 = 18,706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.82/26,846.61 = 18,706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.82x = 26,846.61 × 18,706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.82x = 502,202,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,202,888.37/19,460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,805.84

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