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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.13, 36,140.40 and 14,252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.13, 36,140.40 and 14,252.49 is: 19,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.13 : 36,140.40 = 14,252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.13/36,140.40 = 14,252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.13x = 36,140.40 × 14,252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.13x = 515,090,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,090,689.60/26,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.11

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