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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.77, 36,087.34 and 14,213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.77, 36,087.34 and 14,213.77 is: 19,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.77 : 36,087.34 = 14,213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.77/36,087.34 = 14,213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.77x = 36,087.34 × 14,213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.77x = 512,937,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,937,150.67/26,149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.36

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