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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.92, 36,141.52 and 14,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.92, 36,141.52 and 14,252.96 is: 19,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.92 : 36,141.52 = 14,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.92/36,141.52 = 14,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.92x = 36,141.52 × 14,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.92x = 515,123,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,123,638.90/26,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.77

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