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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194.59, 36,147.67 and 14,863.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194.59, 36,147.67 and 14,863.50 is: 20,511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194.59 : 36,147.67 = 14,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194.59/36,147.67 = 14,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194.59x = 36,147.67 × 14,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194.59x = 537,280,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,280,855.89/26,194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.14

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