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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.77, 26,266.43 and 14,500.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.77, 26,266.43 and 14,500.45 is: 20,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.77 : 26,266.43 = 14,500.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.77/26,266.43 = 14,500.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.77x = 26,266.43 × 14,500.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.77x = 380,875,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,875,005.62/19,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.59

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