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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.68, 26,327.52 and 10,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.68, 26,327.52 and 10,580.52 is: 14,600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.68 : 26,327.52 = 10,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.68/26,327.52 = 10,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.68x = 26,327.52 × 10,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.68x = 278,558,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,558,851.91/19,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,600.53

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