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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.62, 36,090.82 and 14,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.62, 36,090.82 and 14,215.96 is: 19,618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.62 : 36,090.82 = 14,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.62/36,090.82 = 14,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.62x = 36,090.82 × 14,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.62x = 513,065,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,065,653.49/26,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.14

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