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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.16, 26,329.19 and 10,581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.16, 26,329.19 and 10,581.06 is: 14,602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.16 : 26,329.19 = 10,581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.16/26,329.19 = 10,581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.16x = 26,329.19 × 10,581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.16x = 278,590,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,590,554.59/19,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.59

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