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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.81, 26,259.75 and 14,563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.81, 26,259.75 and 14,563.46 is: 20,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.81 : 26,259.75 = 14,563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.81/26,259.75 = 14,563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.81x = 26,259.75 × 14,563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.81x = 382,432,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,432,818.74/19,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,078.58

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