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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.30, 26,994.95 and 18,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.30, 26,994.95 and 18,057.68 is: 24,933.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.30 : 26,994.95 = 18,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.30/26,994.95 = 18,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.30x = 26,994.95 × 18,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.30x = 487,466,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,466,078.43/19,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.94

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