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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.93, 36,089.71 and 14,215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.93, 36,089.71 and 14,215.83 is: 19,617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.93 : 36,089.71 = 14,215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.93/36,089.71 = 14,215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.93x = 36,089.71 × 14,215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.93x = 513,045,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,045,182.11/26,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.12

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