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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.93, 36,093.37 and 14,218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.93, 36,093.37 and 14,218.56 is: 19,621.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.93 : 36,093.37 = 14,218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.93/36,093.37 = 14,218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.93x = 36,093.37 × 14,218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.93x = 513,195,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,195,854.95/26,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.39

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