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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.50, 36,086.16 and 14,213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.50, 36,086.16 and 14,213.73 is: 19,614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.50 : 36,086.16 = 14,213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.50/36,086.16 = 14,213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.50x = 36,086.16 × 14,213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.50x = 512,918,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,918,934.98/26,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.12

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