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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194.59, 36,147.87 and 14,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194.59, 36,147.87 and 14,709.20 is: 20,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194.59 : 36,147.87 = 14,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194.59/36,147.87 = 14,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194.59x = 36,147.87 × 14,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194.59x = 531,706,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,706,068.66/26,194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.32

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