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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.19, 26,244.17 and 14,779.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.19, 26,244.17 and 14,779.05 is: 20,376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.19 : 26,244.17 = 14,779.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.19/26,244.17 = 14,779.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.19x = 26,244.17 × 14,779.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.19x = 387,863,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,863,695.52/19,035.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.14

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