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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.28, 36,146.60 and 14,861.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.28, 36,146.60 and 14,861.02 is: 20,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.28 : 36,146.60 = 14,861.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.28/36,146.60 = 14,861.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.28x = 36,146.60 × 14,861.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.28x = 537,175,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,175,345.53/26,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.49

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