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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.73, 36,074.11 and 14,203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.73, 36,074.11 and 14,203.81 is: 19,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.73 : 36,074.11 = 14,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.73/36,074.11 = 14,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.73x = 36,074.11 × 14,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.73x = 512,389,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,389,637.66/26,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.20

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