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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.93, 36,079.90 and 14,209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.93, 36,079.90 and 14,209.19 is: 19,607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.93 : 36,079.90 = 14,209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.93/36,079.90 = 14,209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.93x = 36,079.90 × 14,209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.93x = 512,666,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,666,154.28/26,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.88

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