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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.74, 36,131.54 and 14,853.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.74, 36,131.54 and 14,853.62 is: 20,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.74 : 36,131.54 = 14,853.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.74/36,131.54 = 14,853.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.74x = 36,131.54 × 14,853.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.74x = 536,684,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,684,165.17/26,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.50

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