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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.98, 36,131.11 and 14,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.98, 36,131.11 and 14,245.30 is: 19,658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.98 : 36,131.11 = 14,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.98/36,131.11 = 14,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.98x = 36,131.11 × 14,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.98x = 514,698,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,698,501.28/26,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.50

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