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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.59, 26,327.96 and 10,580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.59, 26,327.96 and 10,580.58 is: 14,600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.59 : 26,327.96 = 10,580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.59/26,327.96 = 10,580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.59x = 26,327.96 × 10,580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.59x = 278,565,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,565,087.02/19,078.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,600.93

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