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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,362.42, 26,735.19 and 14,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,362.42, 26,735.19 and 14,879.10 is: 20,544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,362.42 : 26,735.19 = 14,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,362.42/26,735.19 = 14,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,362.42x = 26,735.19 × 14,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,362.42x = 397,795,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,795,565.53/19,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.72

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