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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,045, 26,282.46 and 10,661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,045, 26,282.46 and 10,661.32 is: 14,712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,045 : 26,282.46 = 10,661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,045/26,282.46 = 10,661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,045x = 26,282.46 × 10,661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,045x = 280,205,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,205,716.45/19,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.82

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