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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.88, 36,103.08 and 14,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.88, 36,103.08 and 14,224.24 is: 19,630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.88 : 36,103.08 = 14,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.88/36,103.08 = 14,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.88x = 36,103.08 × 14,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.88x = 513,538,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,538,874.66/26,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.03

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