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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.31, 36,101.96 and 14,224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.31, 36,101.96 and 14,224.47 is: 19,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.31 : 36,101.96 = 14,224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.31/36,101.96 = 14,224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.31x = 36,101.96 × 14,224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.31x = 513,531,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,531,246.96/26,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.17

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