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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,079.58, 26,329.35 and 10,581.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,079.58, 26,329.35 and 10,581.57 is: 14,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,079.58 : 26,329.35 = 10,581.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,079.58/26,329.35 = 10,581.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,079.58x = 26,329.35 × 10,581.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,079.58x = 278,605,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,605,860.08/19,079.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.31

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