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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.96, 36,132.63 and 14,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.96, 36,132.63 and 14,246.38 is: 19,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.96 : 36,132.63 = 14,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.96/36,132.63 = 14,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.96x = 36,132.63 × 14,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.96x = 514,758,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,758,996.72/26,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.08

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