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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.85, 36,088.54 and 14,214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.85, 36,088.54 and 14,214.19 is: 19,615.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.85 : 36,088.54 = 14,214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.85/36,088.54 = 14,214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.85x = 36,088.54 × 14,214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.85x = 512,969,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,969,364.38/26,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.78

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