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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,080.42, 26,319.24 and 12,001.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,080.42, 26,319.24 and 12,001.02 is: 16,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,080.42 : 26,319.24 = 12,001.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,080.42/26,319.24 = 12,001.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,080.42x = 26,319.24 × 12,001.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,080.42x = 315,857,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,857,725.62/19,080.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,554.02

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