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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.26, 36,086.18 and 14,819.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.26, 36,086.18 and 14,819.09 is: 20,449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.26 : 36,086.18 = 14,819.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.26/36,086.18 = 14,819.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.26x = 36,086.18 × 14,819.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.26x = 534,764,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,764,371.92/26,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,449.68

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