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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,156.35, 36,094.98 and 14,219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,156.35, 36,094.98 and 14,219.38 is: 19,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,156.35 : 36,094.98 = 14,219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,156.35/36,094.98 = 14,219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,156.35x = 36,094.98 × 14,219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,156.35x = 513,248,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,248,236.71/26,156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.32

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