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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.65, 26,180.93 and 19,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.65, 26,180.93 and 19,170.41 is: 26,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.65 : 26,180.93 = 19,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.65/26,180.93 = 19,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.65x = 26,180.93 × 19,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.65x = 501,899,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,899,275.66/19,229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.28

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