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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.94, 36,089.90 and 14,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.94, 36,089.90 and 14,215.30 is: 19,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.94 : 36,089.90 = 14,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.94/36,089.90 = 14,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.94x = 36,089.90 × 14,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.94x = 513,028,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,028,755.47/26,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.24

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