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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194, 36,146.76 and 14,257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194, 36,146.76 and 14,257.04 is: 19,674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194 : 36,146.76 = 14,257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194/36,146.76 = 14,257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194x = 36,146.76 × 14,257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194x = 515,345,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,345,803.19/26,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.19

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