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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.28, 36,141.30 and 14,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.28, 36,141.30 and 14,252.76 is: 19,668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.28 : 36,141.30 = 14,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.28/36,141.30 = 14,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.28x = 36,141.30 × 14,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.28x = 515,113,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,113,274.99/26,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.86

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