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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.92, 36,084.36 and 14,211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.92, 36,084.36 and 14,211.27 is: 19,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.92 : 36,084.36 = 14,211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.92/36,084.36 = 14,211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.92x = 36,084.36 × 14,211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.92x = 512,804,402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,804,402.32/26,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.67

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