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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.48, 26,278.61 and 10,658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.48, 26,278.61 and 10,658.98 is: 14,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.48 : 26,278.61 = 10,658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.48/26,278.61 = 10,658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.48x = 26,278.61 × 10,658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.48x = 280,103,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,103,178.42/19,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.39

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