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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.97, 36,074.47 and 14,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.97, 36,074.47 and 14,204.35 is: 19,601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.97 : 36,074.47 = 14,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.97/36,074.47 = 14,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.97x = 36,074.47 × 14,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.97x = 512,414,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,414,326.92/26,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.96

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