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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,198.91, 36,153.27 and 14,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,198.91, 36,153.27 and 14,262.21 is: 19,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,198.91 : 36,153.27 = 14,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,198.91/36,153.27 = 14,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,198.91x = 36,153.27 × 14,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,198.91x = 515,625,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,625,528.93/26,198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.18

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