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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.81, 36,143.35 and 14,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.81, 36,143.35 and 14,254.13 is: 19,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.81 : 36,143.35 = 14,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.81/36,143.35 = 14,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.81x = 36,143.35 × 14,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.81x = 515,192,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,192,064.26/26,190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.72

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