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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.35, 26,285.45 and 10,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.35, 26,285.45 and 10,982.59 is: 15,156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.35 : 26,285.45 = 10,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.35/26,285.45 = 10,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.35x = 26,285.45 × 10,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.35x = 288,682,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,682,265.40/19,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.83

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