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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,144.91, 36,078.99 and 14,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,144.91, 36,078.99 and 14,207.98 is: 19,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,144.91 : 36,078.99 = 14,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,144.91/36,078.99 = 14,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,144.91x = 36,078.99 × 14,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,144.91x = 512,609,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,609,568.34/26,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.48

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