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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.71, 36,151.77 and 14,261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.71, 36,151.77 and 14,261.06 is: 19,679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.71 : 36,151.77 = 14,261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.71/36,151.77 = 14,261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.71x = 36,151.77 × 14,261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.71x = 515,562,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,562,624.72/26,197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.68

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