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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.40, 36,141.02 and 14,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.40, 36,141.02 and 14,252.60 is: 19,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.40 : 36,141.02 = 14,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.40/36,141.02 = 14,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.40x = 36,141.02 × 14,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.40x = 515,103,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,103,501.65/26,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.40

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