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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.53, 36,019.80 and 14,164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.53, 36,019.80 and 14,164.77 is: 19,547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.53 : 36,019.80 = 14,164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.53/36,019.80 = 14,164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.53x = 36,019.80 × 14,164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.53x = 510,212,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,212,182.45/26,101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.21

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