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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.41, 36,059.63 and 14,194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.41, 36,059.63 and 14,194.13 is: 19,587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.41 : 36,059.63 = 14,194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.41/36,059.63 = 14,194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.41x = 36,059.63 × 14,194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.41x = 511,835,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,835,005.00/26,130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,587.71

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