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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,163.93, 36,104.88 and 14,226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,163.93, 36,104.88 and 14,226.84 is: 19,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,163.93 : 36,104.88 = 14,226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,163.93/36,104.88 = 14,226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,163.93x = 36,104.88 × 14,226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,163.93x = 513,658,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,658,350.98/26,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.31

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