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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.08, 36,092.87 and 14,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.08, 36,092.87 and 14,217.44 is: 19,620.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.08 : 36,092.87 = 14,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.08/36,092.87 = 14,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.08x = 36,092.87 × 14,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.08x = 513,148,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,148,218.44/26,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.19

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