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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.65, 36,061.20 and 14,194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.65, 36,061.20 and 14,194.86 is: 19,588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.65 : 36,061.20 = 14,194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.65/36,061.20 = 14,194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.65x = 36,061.20 × 14,194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.65x = 511,883,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,883,685.43/26,131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,588.65

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