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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.29, 36,137.09 and 14,249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.29, 36,137.09 and 14,249.37 is: 19,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.29 : 36,137.09 = 14,249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.29/36,137.09 = 14,249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.29x = 36,137.09 × 14,249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.29x = 514,930,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,930,604.54/26,186.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,664.13

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