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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.58, 36,131.24 and 14,245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.58, 36,131.24 and 14,245.66 is: 19,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.58 : 36,131.24 = 14,245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.58/36,131.24 = 14,245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.58x = 36,131.24 × 14,245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.58x = 514,713,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,713,305.70/26,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.62

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