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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,144.83, 36,079.91 and 14,208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,144.83, 36,079.91 and 14,208.17 is: 19,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,144.83 : 36,079.91 = 14,208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,144.83/36,079.91 = 14,208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,144.83x = 36,079.91 × 14,208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,144.83x = 512,629,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,629,494.86/26,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.30

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