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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.96, 36,088.34 and 14,214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.96, 36,088.34 and 14,214.31 is: 19,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.96 : 36,088.34 = 14,214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.96/36,088.34 = 14,214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.96x = 36,088.34 × 14,214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.96x = 512,970,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,970,690.85/26,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.75

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