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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.53, 36,106.97 and 14,227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.53, 36,106.97 and 14,227.90 is: 19,634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.53 : 36,106.97 = 14,227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.53/36,106.97 = 14,227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.53x = 36,106.97 × 14,227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.53x = 513,726,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,726,358.46/26,164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,634.46

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