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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.79, 26,264.12 and 12,752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.79, 26,264.12 and 12,752.19 is: 17,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.79 : 26,264.12 = 12,752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.79/26,264.12 = 12,752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.79x = 26,264.12 × 12,752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.79x = 334,924,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,924,984.66/19,037.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.64

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