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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.01, 36,105.41 and 14,226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.01, 36,105.41 and 14,226.43 is: 19,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.01 : 36,105.41 = 14,226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.01/36,105.41 = 14,226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.01x = 36,105.41 × 14,226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.01x = 513,651,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,651,087.99/26,163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.72

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