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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.26, 26,971.44 and 18,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.26, 26,971.44 and 18,040.58 is: 24,910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.26 : 26,971.44 = 18,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.26/26,971.44 = 18,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.26x = 26,971.44 × 18,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.26x = 486,580,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,580,421.04/19,533.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,910.35

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