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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,188.53, 36,139.55 and 14,251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,188.53, 36,139.55 and 14,251.83 is: 19,667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,188.53 : 36,139.55 = 14,251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,188.53/36,139.55 = 14,251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,188.53x = 36,139.55 × 14,251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,188.53x = 515,054,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,054,651.62/26,188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,667.18

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