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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.09, 26,336.42 and 12,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.09, 26,336.42 and 12,281.92 is: 16,954.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.09 : 26,336.42 = 12,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.09/26,336.42 = 12,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.09x = 26,336.42 × 12,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.09x = 323,461,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,461,803.53/19,078.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.62

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