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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.79, 26,327.99 and 10,581.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.79, 26,327.99 and 10,581.26 is: 14,601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.79 : 26,327.99 = 10,581.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.79/26,327.99 = 10,581.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.79x = 26,327.99 × 10,581.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.79x = 278,583,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,583,307.47/19,078.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.73

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