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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.59, 36,102.81 and 14,224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.59, 36,102.81 and 14,224.93 is: 19,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.59 : 36,102.81 = 14,224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.59/36,102.81 = 14,224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.59x = 36,102.81 × 14,224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.59x = 513,559,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,559,945.05/26,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.30

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