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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.22, 36,131.82 and 14,245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.22, 36,131.82 and 14,245.70 is: 19,659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.22 : 36,131.82 = 14,245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.22/36,131.82 = 14,245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.22x = 36,131.82 × 14,245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.22x = 514,723,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,723,068.17/26,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.26

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