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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,092.30, 26,338.73 and 12,379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,092.30, 26,338.73 and 12,379.62 is: 17,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,092.30 : 26,338.73 = 12,379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,092.30/26,338.73 = 12,379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,092.30x = 26,338.73 × 12,379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,092.30x = 326,063,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,063,468.68/19,092.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,078.27

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