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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.64, 36,089.49 and 14,214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.64, 36,089.49 and 14,214.99 is: 19,616.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.64 : 36,089.49 = 14,214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.64/36,089.49 = 14,214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.64x = 36,089.49 × 14,214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.64x = 513,011,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,011,739.46/26,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.81

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