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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,187.21, 36,138.46 and 14,250.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,187.21, 36,138.46 and 14,250.53 is: 19,665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,187.21 : 36,138.46 = 14,250.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,187.21/36,138.46 = 14,250.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,187.21x = 36,138.46 × 14,250.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,187.21x = 514,992,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,992,208.38/26,187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.79

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