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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.30, 36,137.43 and 14,249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.30, 36,137.43 and 14,249.96 is: 19,665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.30 : 36,137.43 = 14,249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.30/36,137.43 = 14,249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.30x = 36,137.43 × 14,249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.30x = 514,956,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,956,932.00/26,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.13

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