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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.88, 36,104.46 and 14,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.88, 36,104.46 and 14,225.24 is: 19,631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.88 : 36,104.46 = 14,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.88/36,104.46 = 14,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.88x = 36,104.46 × 14,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.88x = 513,594,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,594,608.57/26,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.41

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