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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.91, 36,090.80 and 14,216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.91, 36,090.80 and 14,216.21 is: 19,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.91 : 36,090.80 = 14,216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.91/36,090.80 = 14,216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.91x = 36,090.80 × 14,216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.91x = 513,074,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,074,411.01/26,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.25

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