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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.52, 36,074.28 and 14,204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.52, 36,074.28 and 14,204.08 is: 19,601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.52 : 36,074.28 = 14,204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.52/36,074.28 = 14,204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.52x = 36,074.28 × 14,204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.52x = 512,401,959.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,401,959.06/26,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.83

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