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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.91, 36,101.86 and 14,224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.91, 36,101.86 and 14,224.25 is: 19,629.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.91 : 36,101.86 = 14,224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.91/36,101.86 = 14,224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.91x = 36,101.86 × 14,224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.91x = 513,521,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,521,882.11/26,160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.36

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