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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,188.62, 36,141.11 and 14,251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,188.62, 36,141.11 and 14,251.25 is: 19,667.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,188.62 : 36,141.11 = 14,251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,188.62/36,141.11 = 14,251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,188.62x = 36,141.11 × 14,251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,188.62x = 515,055,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,055,741.93/26,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,667.16

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