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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.76, 36,091 and 14,216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.76, 36,091 and 14,216.08 is: 19,618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.76 : 36,091 = 14,216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.76/36,091 = 14,216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.76x = 36,091 × 14,216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.76x = 513,072,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,072,543.28/26,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.29

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