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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.62, 36,069.96 and 14,200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.62, 36,069.96 and 14,200.98 is: 19,597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.62 : 36,069.96 = 14,200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.62/36,069.96 = 14,200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.62x = 36,069.96 × 14,200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.62x = 512,228,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,228,780.56/26,137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,597.38

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