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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.48, 36,137.51 and 14,249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.48, 36,137.51 and 14,249.81 is: 19,664.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.48 : 36,137.51 = 14,249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.48/36,137.51 = 14,249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.48x = 36,137.51 × 14,249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.48x = 514,952,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,952,651.37/26,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,664.83

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