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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.94, 36,079.90 and 14,209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.94, 36,079.90 and 14,209.18 is: 19,607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.94 : 36,079.90 = 14,209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.94/36,079.90 = 14,209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.94x = 36,079.90 × 14,209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.94x = 512,665,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,665,793.48/26,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.85

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