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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.21, 36,150.91 and 14,259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.21, 36,150.91 and 14,259.65 is: 19,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.21 : 36,150.91 = 14,259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.21/36,150.91 = 14,259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.21x = 36,150.91 × 14,259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.21x = 515,499,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,499,107.38/26,196.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,678.39

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