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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.53, 36,140.92 and 14,252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.53, 36,140.92 and 14,252.83 is: 19,668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.53 : 36,140.92 = 14,252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.53/36,140.92 = 14,252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.53x = 36,140.92 × 14,252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.53x = 515,110,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,110,388.80/26,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.56

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