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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,079.46, 26,324.29 and 15,033.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,079.46, 26,324.29 and 15,033.75 is: 20,742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,079.46 : 26,324.29 = 15,033.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,079.46/26,324.29 = 15,033.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,079.46x = 26,324.29 × 15,033.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,079.46x = 395,752,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,752,794.79/19,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.35

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