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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.52, 36,092.81 and 14,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.52, 36,092.81 and 14,218.16 is: 19,620.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.52 : 36,092.81 = 14,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.52/36,092.81 = 14,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.52x = 36,092.81 × 14,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.52x = 513,173,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,173,212.08/26,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.82

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