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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.42, 36,131.89 and 14,245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.42, 36,131.89 and 14,245.84 is: 19,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.42 : 36,131.89 = 14,245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.42/36,131.89 = 14,245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.42x = 36,131.89 × 14,245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.42x = 514,729,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,729,123.84/26,182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.34

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