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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.06, 36,047.44 and 14,185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.06, 36,047.44 and 14,185.14 is: 19,574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.06 : 36,047.44 = 14,185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.06/36,047.44 = 14,185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.06x = 36,047.44 × 14,185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.06x = 511,337,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,337,983.04/26,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.95

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