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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.02, 26,296.49 and 11,878.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.02, 26,296.49 and 11,878.73 is: 16,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.02 : 26,296.49 = 11,878.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.02/26,296.49 = 11,878.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.02x = 26,296.49 × 11,878.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.02x = 312,369,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,369,000.10/19,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,400.75

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