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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.79, 36,105.62 and 14,227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.79, 36,105.62 and 14,227.02 is: 19,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.79 : 36,105.62 = 14,227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.79/36,105.62 = 14,227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.79x = 36,105.62 × 14,227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.79x = 513,675,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,675,306.72/26,163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.06

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