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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.82, 36,088.88 and 14,819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.82, 36,088.88 and 14,819.94 is: 20,451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.82 : 36,088.88 = 14,819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.82/36,088.88 = 14,819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.82x = 36,088.88 × 14,819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.82x = 534,834,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,834,985.71/26,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.94

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