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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.61, 36,019.88 and 14,164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.61, 36,019.88 and 14,164.86 is: 19,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.61 : 36,019.88 = 14,164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.61/36,019.88 = 14,164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.61x = 36,019.88 × 14,164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.61x = 510,216,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,216,557.42/26,101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.33

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