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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.27, 26,276.04 and 17,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.27, 26,276.04 and 17,042.40 is: 23,525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.27 : 26,276.04 = 17,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.27/26,276.04 = 17,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.27x = 26,276.04 × 17,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.27x = 447,806,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,806,784.10/19,035.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.11

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