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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.38, 36,196.13 and 14,900.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.38, 36,196.13 and 14,900.74 is: 20,561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.38 : 36,196.13 = 14,900.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.38/36,196.13 = 14,900.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.38x = 36,196.13 × 14,900.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.38x = 539,349,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,349,068.90/26,231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,561.22

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