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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.31, 36,093.66 and 14,218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.31, 36,093.66 and 14,218.45 is: 19,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.31 : 36,093.66 = 14,218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.31/36,093.66 = 14,218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.31x = 36,093.66 × 14,218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.31x = 513,195,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,195,900.03/26,154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.85

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