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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.64, 36,131.40 and 14,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.64, 36,131.40 and 14,246 is: 19,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.64 : 36,131.40 = 14,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.64/36,131.40 = 14,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.64x = 36,131.40 × 14,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.64x = 514,727,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,727,924.40/26,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.13

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