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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,534.26, 26,972.82 and 18,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,534.26, 26,972.82 and 18,041.58 is: 24,911.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,534.26 : 26,972.82 = 18,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,534.26/26,972.82 = 18,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,534.26x = 26,972.82 × 18,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,534.26x = 486,632,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,632,289.86/19,534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.73

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