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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.48, 26,274.98 and 10,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.48, 26,274.98 and 10,542.34 is: 14,548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.48 : 26,274.98 = 10,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.48/26,274.98 = 10,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.48x = 26,274.98 × 10,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.48x = 276,999,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,999,850.33/19,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.71

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