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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.26, 36,104.60 and 14,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.26, 36,104.60 and 14,226.30 is: 19,632.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.26 : 36,104.60 = 14,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.26/36,104.60 = 14,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.26x = 36,104.60 × 14,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.26x = 513,634,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,634,906.55/26,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.67

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