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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.64, 36,088.11 and 14,213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.64, 36,088.11 and 14,213.99 is: 19,615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.64 : 36,088.11 = 14,213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.64/36,088.11 = 14,213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.64x = 36,088.11 × 14,213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.64x = 512,955,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,955,854.22/26,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.42

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