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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.07, 26,274.98 and 10,542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.07, 26,274.98 and 10,542.03 is: 14,547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.07 : 26,274.98 = 10,542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.07/26,274.98 = 10,542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.07x = 26,274.98 × 10,542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.07x = 276,991,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,991,574.70/19,040.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.82

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