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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.48, 36,101.55 and 14,223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.48, 36,101.55 and 14,223.78 is: 19,628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.48 : 36,101.55 = 14,223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.48/36,101.55 = 14,223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.48x = 36,101.55 × 14,223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.48x = 513,500,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,500,504.86/26,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,628.86

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