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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.91, 36,084.12 and 14,211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.91, 36,084.12 and 14,211.24 is: 19,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.91 : 36,084.12 = 14,211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.91/36,084.12 = 14,211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.91x = 36,084.12 × 14,211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.91x = 512,800,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,800,108.66/26,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.52

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