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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.26, 36,102.99 and 14,224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.26, 36,102.99 and 14,224.68 is: 19,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.26 : 36,102.99 = 14,224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.26/36,102.99 = 14,224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.26x = 36,102.99 × 14,224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.26x = 513,553,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,553,389.54/26,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.30

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