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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.26, 36,048.41 and 14,185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.26, 36,048.41 and 14,185.69 is: 19,576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.26 : 36,048.41 = 14,185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.26/36,048.41 = 14,185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.26x = 36,048.41 × 14,185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.26x = 511,371,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,371,461.40/26,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,576.08

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