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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,475.98, 26,880.32 and 18,588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,475.98, 26,880.32 and 18,588.52 is: 25,655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,475.98 : 26,880.32 = 18,588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,475.98/26,880.32 = 18,588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,475.98x = 26,880.32 × 18,588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,475.98x = 499,665,446.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,665,446.00/19,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.47

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