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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.97, 36,103.33 and 14,225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.97, 36,103.33 and 14,225.32 is: 19,630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.97 : 36,103.33 = 14,225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.97/36,103.33 = 14,225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.97x = 36,103.33 × 14,225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.97x = 513,581,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,581,170.67/26,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.83

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