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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.22, 36,141.03 and 14,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.22, 36,141.03 and 14,252.34 is: 19,668.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.22 : 36,141.03 = 14,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.22/36,141.03 = 14,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.22x = 36,141.03 × 14,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.22x = 515,094,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,094,247.51/26,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.18

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