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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.48, 36,146.88 and 14,256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.48, 36,146.88 and 14,256.90 is: 19,674.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.48 : 36,146.88 = 14,256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.48/36,146.88 = 14,256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.48x = 36,146.88 × 14,256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.48x = 515,342,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,342,453.47/26,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.46

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