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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.41, 36,104.94 and 14,226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.41, 36,104.94 and 14,226.64 is: 19,632.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.41 : 36,104.94 = 14,226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.41/36,104.94 = 14,226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.41x = 36,104.94 × 14,226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.41x = 513,651,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,651,893.34/26,163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.46

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