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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,185.59, 36,135.39 and 14,248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,185.59, 36,135.39 and 14,248.65 is: 19,662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,185.59 : 36,135.39 = 14,248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,185.59/36,135.39 = 14,248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,185.59x = 36,135.39 × 14,248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,185.59x = 514,880,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,880,524.72/26,185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.74

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