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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.59, 36,062.27 and 14,195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.59, 36,062.27 and 14,195.61 is: 19,590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.59 : 36,062.27 = 14,195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.59/36,062.27 = 14,195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.59x = 36,062.27 × 14,195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.59x = 511,925,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,925,849.66/26,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,590.31

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