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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.94, 36,088.52 and 14,214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.94, 36,088.52 and 14,214.30 is: 19,615.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.94 : 36,088.52 = 14,214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.94/36,088.52 = 14,214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.94x = 36,088.52 × 14,214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.94x = 512,973,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,973,049.84/26,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.86

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