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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.62, 36,081.33 and 14,209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.62, 36,081.33 and 14,209.69 is: 19,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.62 : 36,081.33 = 14,209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.62/36,081.33 = 14,209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.62x = 36,081.33 × 14,209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.62x = 512,704,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,704,514.09/26,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,608.83

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