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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.82, 36,049.63 and 14,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.82, 36,049.63 and 14,186.16 is: 19,576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.82 : 36,049.63 = 14,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.82/36,049.63 = 14,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.82x = 36,049.63 × 14,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.82x = 511,405,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,405,819.12/26,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,576.98

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