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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,261.68, 26,578.98 and 10,878.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,261.68, 26,578.98 and 10,878.18 is: 15,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,261.68 : 26,578.98 = 10,878.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,261.68/26,578.98 = 10,878.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,261.68x = 26,578.98 × 10,878.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,261.68x = 289,130,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,130,928.66/19,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.68

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