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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.21, 36,060.46 and 14,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.21, 36,060.46 and 14,194.28 is: 19,587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.21 : 36,060.46 = 14,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.21/36,060.46 = 14,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.21x = 36,060.46 × 14,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.21x = 511,852,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,852,266.17/26,131.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,587.78

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