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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.77, 36,086.58 and 14,213.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.77, 36,086.58 and 14,213.07 is: 19,613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.77 : 36,086.58 = 14,213.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.77/36,086.58 = 14,213.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.77x = 36,086.58 × 14,213.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.77x = 512,901,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,901,087.60/26,149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.98

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