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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.62, 36,079.95 and 14,208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.62, 36,079.95 and 14,208.69 is: 19,607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.62 : 36,079.95 = 14,208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.62/36,079.95 = 14,208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.62x = 36,079.95 × 14,208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.62x = 512,648,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,648,824.77/26,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.45

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