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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.59, 36,105.57 and 14,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.59, 36,105.57 and 14,226.94 is: 19,633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.59 : 36,105.57 = 14,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.59/36,105.57 = 14,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.59x = 36,105.57 × 14,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.59x = 513,671,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,671,778.06/26,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.08

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