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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.98, 36,062.48 and 14,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.98, 36,062.48 and 14,195.52 is: 19,590.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.98 : 36,062.48 = 14,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.98/36,062.48 = 14,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.98x = 36,062.48 × 14,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.98x = 511,925,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,925,691.58/26,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,590.00

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