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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.78, 26,269.05 and 10,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.78, 26,269.05 and 10,537.72 is: 14,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.78 : 26,269.05 = 10,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.78/26,269.05 = 10,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.78x = 26,269.05 × 10,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.78x = 276,815,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,815,911.65/19,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.87

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