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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.97, 36,151.72 and 14,260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.97, 36,151.72 and 14,260.59 is: 19,678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.97 : 36,151.72 = 14,260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.97/36,151.72 = 14,260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.97x = 36,151.72 × 14,260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.97x = 515,544,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,544,821.06/26,197.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,678.81

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