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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.78, 36,087.05 and 14,213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.78, 36,087.05 and 14,213.86 is: 19,614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.78 : 36,087.05 = 14,213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.78/36,087.05 = 14,213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.78x = 36,087.05 × 14,213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.78x = 512,936,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,936,221.83/26,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.56

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