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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,036.62, 26,269.92 and 10,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,036.62, 26,269.92 and 10,538.44 is: 14,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036.62 : 26,269.92 = 10,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036.62/26,269.92 = 10,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036.62x = 26,269.92 × 10,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036.62x = 276,843,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,843,910.05/19,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.70

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