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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.55, 36,087.80 and 14,213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.55, 36,087.80 and 14,213.86 is: 19,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.55 : 36,087.80 = 14,213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.55/36,087.80 = 14,213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.55x = 36,087.80 × 14,213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.55x = 512,946,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,946,936.91/26,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.15

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