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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.09, 26,327.27 and 10,580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.09, 26,327.27 and 10,580.08 is: 14,600.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.09 : 26,327.27 = 10,580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.09/26,327.27 = 10,580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.09x = 26,327.27 × 10,580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.09x = 278,544,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,544,491.15/19,078.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,600.23

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