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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.73, 36,150.92 and 14,259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.73, 36,150.92 and 14,259.87 is: 19,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.73 : 36,150.92 = 14,259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.73/36,150.92 = 14,259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.73x = 36,150.92 × 14,259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.73x = 515,507,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,507,419.58/26,195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.06

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