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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.58, 36,074.33 and 14,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.58, 36,074.33 and 14,204.12 is: 19,601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.58 : 36,074.33 = 14,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.58/36,074.33 = 14,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.58x = 36,074.33 × 14,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.58x = 512,403,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,403,860.85/26,140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.86

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