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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.08, 36,019.52 and 14,164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.08, 36,019.52 and 14,164.63 is: 19,547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.08 : 36,019.52 = 14,164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.08/36,019.52 = 14,164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.08x = 36,019.52 × 14,164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.08x = 510,203,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,203,173.58/26,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.21

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