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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.70, 36,146.88 and 14,255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.70, 36,146.88 and 14,255.46 is: 19,673.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.70 : 36,146.88 = 14,255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.70/36,146.88 = 14,255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.70x = 36,146.88 × 14,255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.70x = 515,290,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,290,401.96/26,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.05

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