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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.56, 36,151.52 and 14,260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.56, 36,151.52 and 14,260.95 is: 19,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.56 : 36,151.52 = 14,260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.56/36,151.52 = 14,260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.56x = 36,151.52 × 14,260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.56x = 515,554,947.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,554,947.84/26,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.50

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