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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.84, 36,074.51 and 14,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.84, 36,074.51 and 14,204.28 is: 19,601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.84 : 36,074.51 = 14,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.84/36,074.51 = 14,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.84x = 36,074.51 × 14,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.84x = 512,412,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,412,440.90/26,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.99

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