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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.95, 36,074.67 and 14,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.95, 36,074.67 and 14,204.29 is: 19,602.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.95 : 36,074.67 = 14,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.95/36,074.67 = 14,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.95x = 36,074.67 × 14,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.95x = 512,414,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,414,822.94/26,140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.00

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