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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.81, 36,084.25 and 14,211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.81, 36,084.25 and 14,211.14 is: 19,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.81 : 36,084.25 = 14,211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.81/36,084.25 = 14,211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.81x = 36,084.25 × 14,211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.81x = 512,798,328.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,798,328.55/26,147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.52

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