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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.71, 36,094.91 and 14,219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.71, 36,094.91 and 14,219.01 is: 19,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.71 : 36,094.91 = 14,219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.71/36,094.91 = 14,219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.71x = 36,094.91 × 14,219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.71x = 513,233,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,233,815.14/26,155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.25

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