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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.39, 36,090.51 and 14,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.39, 36,090.51 and 14,215.72 is: 19,617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.39 : 36,090.51 = 14,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.39/36,090.51 = 14,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.39x = 36,090.51 × 14,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.39x = 513,052,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,052,584.82/26,152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.81

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