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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.77, 36,142.07 and 14,254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.77, 36,142.07 and 14,254.07 is: 19,669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.77 : 36,142.07 = 14,254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.77/36,142.07 = 14,254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.77x = 36,142.07 × 14,254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.77x = 515,171,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,171,343.74/26,190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.96

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