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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.31, 36,140.72 and 14,252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.31, 36,140.72 and 14,252.85 is: 19,668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.31 : 36,140.72 = 14,252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.31/36,140.72 = 14,252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.31x = 36,140.72 × 14,252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.31x = 515,108,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,108,261.05/26,189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.65

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