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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.77, 36,088.72 and 14,214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.77, 36,088.72 and 14,214.77 is: 19,616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.77 : 36,088.72 = 14,214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.77/36,088.72 = 14,214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.77x = 36,088.72 × 14,214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.77x = 512,992,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,992,854.39/26,150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.74

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