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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.87, 36,138.68 and 14,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.87, 36,138.68 and 14,249.50 is: 19,664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.87 : 36,138.68 = 14,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.87/36,138.68 = 14,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.87x = 36,138.68 × 14,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.87x = 514,958,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,958,120.66/26,186.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,664.74

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