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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.62, 26,289.36 and 12,344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.62, 26,289.36 and 12,344.48 is: 17,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.62 : 26,289.36 = 12,344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.62/26,289.36 = 12,344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.62x = 26,289.36 × 12,344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.62x = 324,528,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,528,478.73/19,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,029.70

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