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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.28, 26,278.80 and 17,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.28, 26,278.80 and 17,044.40 is: 23,527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.28 : 26,278.80 = 17,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.28/26,278.80 = 17,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.28x = 26,278.80 × 17,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.28x = 447,906,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,906,378.72/19,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,527.86

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