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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.78, 36,093.35 and 14,217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.78, 36,093.35 and 14,217.41 is: 19,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.78 : 36,093.35 = 14,217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.78/36,093.35 = 14,217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.78x = 36,093.35 × 14,217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.78x = 513,153,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,153,703.67/26,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,619.88

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