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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.54, 26,274.38 and 10,542.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.54, 26,274.38 and 10,542.51 is: 14,547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.54 : 26,274.38 = 10,542.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.54/26,274.38 = 10,542.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.54x = 26,274.38 × 10,542.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.54x = 276,997,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,997,861.18/19,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.80

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