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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.91, 36,049.61 and 14,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.91, 36,049.61 and 14,186.25 is: 19,577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.91 : 36,049.61 = 14,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.91/36,049.61 = 14,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.91x = 36,049.61 × 14,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.91x = 511,408,815.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,408,815.33/26,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,577.03

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