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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.98, 36,132.49 and 14,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.98, 36,132.49 and 14,246.30 is: 19,659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.98 : 36,132.49 = 14,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.98/36,132.49 = 14,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.98x = 36,132.49 × 14,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.98x = 514,754,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,754,292.29/26,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.88

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