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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.64, 36,104.27 and 14,225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.64, 36,104.27 and 14,225.67 is: 19,631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.64 : 36,104.27 = 14,225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.64/36,104.27 = 14,225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.64x = 36,104.27 × 14,225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.64x = 513,607,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,607,359.48/26,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,631.33

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