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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.81, 36,088.83 and 14,214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.81, 36,088.83 and 14,214.96 is: 19,617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.81 : 36,088.83 = 14,214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.81/36,088.83 = 14,214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.81x = 36,088.83 × 14,214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.81x = 513,001,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,001,023.38/26,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.02

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