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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.46, 26,272.52 and 12,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.46, 26,272.52 and 12,332.26 is: 17,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.46 : 26,272.52 = 12,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.46/26,272.52 = 12,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.46x = 26,272.52 × 12,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.46x = 323,999,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,999,416.13/19,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.80

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