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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.38, 26,284.94 and 11,492.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.38, 26,284.94 and 11,492.58 is: 15,860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.38 : 26,284.94 = 11,492.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.38/26,284.94 = 11,492.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.38x = 26,284.94 × 11,492.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.38x = 302,081,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,081,753.80/19,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,860.33

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