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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.44, 26,269.91 and 12,326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.44, 26,269.91 and 12,326.88 is: 17,001.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.44 : 26,269.91 = 12,326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.44/26,269.91 = 12,326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.44x = 26,269.91 × 12,326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.44x = 323,826,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,826,028.18/19,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.92

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