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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.68, 36,103.39 and 14,225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.68, 36,103.39 and 14,225.29 is: 19,631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.68 : 36,103.39 = 14,225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.68/36,103.39 = 14,225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.68x = 36,103.39 × 14,225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.68x = 513,581,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,581,192.73/26,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.05

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