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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.86, 26,289.06 and 14,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.86, 26,289.06 and 14,610.25 is: 20,181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.86 : 26,289.06 = 14,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.86/26,289.06 = 14,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.86x = 26,289.06 × 14,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.86x = 384,089,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,089,607.42/19,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.41

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