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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.74, 36,089.62 and 14,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.74, 36,089.62 and 14,215.08 is: 19,616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.74 : 36,089.62 = 14,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.74/36,089.62 = 14,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.74x = 36,089.62 × 14,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.74x = 513,016,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,016,835.47/26,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.93

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