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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.88, 36,079.38 and 14,819.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.88, 36,079.38 and 14,819.16 is: 20,445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.88 : 36,079.38 = 14,819.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.88/36,079.38 = 14,819.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.88x = 36,079.38 × 14,819.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.88x = 534,666,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,666,104.92/26,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.43

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