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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.53, 36,105.59 and 14,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.53, 36,105.59 and 14,226.90 is: 19,633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.53 : 36,105.59 = 14,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.53/36,105.59 = 14,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.53x = 36,105.59 × 14,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.53x = 513,670,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,670,653.94/26,163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.08

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