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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.22, 36,136.89 and 14,249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.22, 36,136.89 and 14,249.34 is: 19,664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.22 : 36,136.89 = 14,249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.22/36,136.89 = 14,249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.22x = 36,136.89 × 14,249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.22x = 514,926,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,926,832.15/26,186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,664.04

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