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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191, 36,134.46 and 14,859.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191, 36,134.46 and 14,859.16 is: 20,500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191 : 36,134.46 = 14,859.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191/36,134.46 = 14,859.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191x = 36,134.46 × 14,859.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191x = 536,927,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,927,722.65/26,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.47

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