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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.92, 26,281.94 and 10,661.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.92, 26,281.94 and 10,661.42 is: 14,712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.92 : 26,281.94 = 10,661.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.92/26,281.94 = 10,661.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.92x = 26,281.94 × 10,661.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.92x = 280,202,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,202,800.75/19,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.73

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