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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.32, 26,848.68 and 18,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.32, 26,848.68 and 18,707.88 is: 25,807.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.32 : 26,848.68 = 18,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.32/26,848.68 = 18,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.32x = 26,848.68 × 18,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.32x = 502,281,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,281,883.60/19,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,807.91

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