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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.14, 36,104.21 and 14,225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.14, 36,104.21 and 14,225.55 is: 19,631.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.14 : 36,104.21 = 14,225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.14/36,104.21 = 14,225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.14x = 36,104.21 × 14,225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.14x = 513,602,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,602,152.93/26,162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.50

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