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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.48, 26,958.26 and 14,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.48, 26,958.26 and 14,524.03 is: 20,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.48 : 26,958.26 = 14,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.48/26,958.26 = 14,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.48x = 26,958.26 × 14,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.48x = 391,542,369.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,542,369.58/19,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.25

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