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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.48, 36,105.69 and 14,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.48, 36,105.69 and 14,226.78 is: 19,633.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.48 : 36,105.69 = 14,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.48/36,105.69 = 14,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.48x = 36,105.69 × 14,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.48x = 513,667,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,667,708.38/26,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.00

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