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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,050.27, 26,296.74 and 17,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,050.27, 26,296.74 and 17,057.40 is: 23,545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,050.27 : 26,296.74 = 17,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,050.27/26,296.74 = 17,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,050.27x = 26,296.74 × 17,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,050.27x = 448,554,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,554,012.88/19,050.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.81

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