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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.61, 36,089.28 and 14,214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.61, 36,089.28 and 14,214.92 is: 19,616.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.61 : 36,089.28 = 14,214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.61/36,089.28 = 14,214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.61x = 36,089.28 × 14,214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.61x = 513,006,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,006,156.98/26,151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.62

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