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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194.93, 36,147.87 and 14,258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194.93, 36,147.87 and 14,258.36 is: 19,675.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194.93 : 36,147.87 = 14,258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194.93/36,147.87 = 14,258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194.93x = 36,147.87 × 14,258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194.93x = 515,409,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,409,434.06/26,194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.93

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