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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.76, 36,092.06 and 14,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.76, 36,092.06 and 14,218 is: 19,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.76 : 36,092.06 = 14,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.76/36,092.06 = 14,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.76x = 36,092.06 × 14,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.76x = 513,156,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,156,909.08/26,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,620.02

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