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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.05, 36,089.92 and 14,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.05, 36,089.92 and 14,215.44 is: 19,617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.05 : 36,089.92 = 14,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.05/36,089.92 = 14,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.05x = 36,089.92 × 14,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.05x = 513,034,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,034,092.36/26,152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.36

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