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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.76, 26,974.80 and 18,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.76, 26,974.80 and 18,043.08 is: 24,913.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.76 : 26,974.80 = 18,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.76/26,974.80 = 18,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.76x = 26,974.80 × 18,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.76x = 486,708,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,708,474.38/19,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.72

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