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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.93, 36,088.34 and 14,214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.93, 36,088.34 and 14,214.83 is: 19,615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.93 : 36,088.34 = 14,214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.93/36,088.34 = 14,214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.93x = 36,088.34 × 14,214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.93x = 512,989,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,989,366.57/26,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.74

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