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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.39, 26,277.82 and 10,544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.39, 26,277.82 and 10,544.01 is: 14,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.39 : 26,277.82 = 10,544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.39/26,277.82 = 10,544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.39x = 26,277.82 × 10,544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.39x = 277,073,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,073,596.86/19,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.36

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