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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.76, 26,275.37 and 10,542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.76, 26,275.37 and 10,542.62 is: 14,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.76 : 26,275.37 = 10,542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.76/26,275.37 = 10,542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.76x = 26,275.37 × 10,542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.76x = 277,011,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,011,350.50/19,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,549.10

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