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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.06, 36,080.90 and 14,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.06, 36,080.90 and 14,209.20 is: 19,609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.06 : 36,080.90 = 14,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.06/36,080.90 = 14,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.06x = 36,080.90 × 14,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.06x = 512,680,653.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,680,653.23/26,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.08

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