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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.74, 36,089.45 and 14,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.74, 36,089.45 and 14,215.04 is: 19,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.74 : 36,089.45 = 14,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.74/36,089.45 = 14,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.74x = 36,089.45 × 14,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.74x = 513,012,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,012,994.48/26,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.78

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