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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.76, 36,093.44 and 14,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.76, 36,093.44 and 14,219 is: 19,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.76 : 36,093.44 = 14,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.76/36,093.44 = 14,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.76x = 36,093.44 × 14,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.76x = 513,212,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,212,623.36/26,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.40

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