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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,050.50, 26,283.62 and 12,341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,050.50, 26,283.62 and 12,341.27 is: 17,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,050.50 : 26,283.62 = 12,341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,050.50/26,283.62 = 12,341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,050.50x = 26,283.62 × 12,341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,050.50x = 324,373,189.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,373,189.29/19,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,027.02

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