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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.41, 36,106.69 and 14,227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.41, 36,106.69 and 14,227.75 is: 19,634.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.41 : 36,106.69 = 14,227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.41/36,106.69 = 14,227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.41x = 36,106.69 × 14,227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.41x = 513,716,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,716,958.65/26,164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,634.19

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