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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.96, 36,086.72 and 14,213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.96, 36,086.72 and 14,213.26 is: 19,614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.96 : 36,086.72 = 14,213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.96/36,086.72 = 14,213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.96x = 36,086.72 × 14,213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.96x = 512,909,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,909,824.89/26,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.18

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