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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.70, 36,149.98 and 14,259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.70, 36,149.98 and 14,259.33 is: 19,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.70 : 36,149.98 = 14,259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.70/36,149.98 = 14,259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.70x = 36,149.98 × 14,259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.70x = 515,474,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,474,494.31/26,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,677.08

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