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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.67, 36,102.86 and 14,225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.67, 36,102.86 and 14,225.01 is: 19,630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.67 : 36,102.86 = 14,225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.67/36,102.86 = 14,225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.67x = 36,102.86 × 14,225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.67x = 513,563,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,563,594.44/26,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.38

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