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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.96, 36,093.84 and 14,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.96, 36,093.84 and 14,218.26 is: 19,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.96 : 36,093.84 = 14,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.96/36,093.84 = 14,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.96x = 36,093.84 × 14,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.96x = 513,191,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,191,601.52/26,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.20

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