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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.92, 26,264.76 and 10,648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.92, 26,264.76 and 10,648.48 is: 14,695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.92 : 26,264.76 = 10,648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.92/26,264.76 = 10,648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.92x = 26,264.76 × 10,648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.92x = 279,679,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,679,771.56/19,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.30

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