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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.24, 36,141.09 and 14,252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.24, 36,141.09 and 14,252.58 is: 19,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.24 : 36,141.09 = 14,252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.24/36,141.09 = 14,252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.24x = 36,141.09 × 14,252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.24x = 515,103,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,103,524.54/26,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.52

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