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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.53, 36,090.78 and 14,215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.53, 36,090.78 and 14,215.87 is: 19,618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.53 : 36,090.78 = 14,215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.53/36,090.78 = 14,215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.53x = 36,090.78 × 14,215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.53x = 513,061,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,061,836.68/26,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.06

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