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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.93, 36,142.35 and 14,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.93, 36,142.35 and 14,253.52 is: 19,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.93 : 36,142.35 = 14,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.93/36,142.35 = 14,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.93x = 36,142.35 × 14,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.93x = 515,155,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,155,712.71/26,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.99

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