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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.15, 36,088.16 and 14,508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.15, 36,088.16 and 14,508.68 is: 20,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.15 : 36,088.16 = 14,508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.15/36,088.16 = 14,508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.15x = 36,088.16 × 14,508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.15x = 523,591,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,591,312.24/26,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.50

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