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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.38, 36,061.96 and 14,194.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.38, 36,061.96 and 14,194.71 is: 19,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.38 : 36,061.96 = 14,194.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.38/36,061.96 = 14,194.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.38x = 36,061.96 × 14,194.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.38x = 511,889,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,889,064.23/26,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,589.06

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