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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.18, 36,152.82 and 14,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.18, 36,152.82 and 14,261.32 is: 19,681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.18 : 36,152.82 = 14,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.18/36,152.82 = 14,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.18x = 36,152.82 × 14,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.18x = 515,586,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,586,934.92/26,197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.01

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