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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,198.69, 36,153.06 and 14,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,198.69, 36,153.06 and 14,262.08 is: 19,681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,198.69 : 36,153.06 = 14,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,198.69/36,153.06 = 14,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,198.69x = 36,153.06 × 14,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,198.69x = 515,617,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,617,653.20/26,198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.05

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