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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.83, 36,089.91 and 14,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.83, 36,089.91 and 14,215.92 is: 19,617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.83 : 36,089.91 = 14,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.83/36,089.91 = 14,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.83x = 36,089.91 × 14,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.83x = 513,051,273.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,051,273.37/26,152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.43

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