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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.94, 36,086.80 and 14,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.94, 36,086.80 and 14,214.18 is: 19,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.94 : 36,086.80 = 14,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.94/36,086.80 = 14,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.94x = 36,086.80 × 14,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.94x = 512,944,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,944,270.82/26,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.75

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