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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.71, 26,272.40 and 13,062.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.71, 26,272.40 and 13,062.47 is: 18,028.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.71 : 26,272.40 = 13,062.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.71/26,272.40 = 13,062.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.71x = 26,272.40 × 13,062.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.71x = 343,182,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,182,240.15/19,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,028.34

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