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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.58, 26,277.40 and 10,427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.58, 26,277.40 and 10,427.72 is: 14,390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.58 : 26,277.40 = 10,427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.58/26,277.40 = 10,427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.58x = 26,277.40 × 10,427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.58x = 274,013,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,013,340.33/19,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.26

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