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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.55, 36,103.88 and 14,226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.55, 36,103.88 and 14,226.19 is: 19,631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.55 : 36,103.88 = 14,226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.55/36,103.88 = 14,226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.55x = 36,103.88 × 14,226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.55x = 513,620,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,620,601.92/26,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.90

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