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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.92, 36,138.72 and 14,251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.92, 36,138.72 and 14,251.03 is: 19,666.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.92 : 36,138.72 = 14,251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.92/36,138.72 = 14,251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.92x = 36,138.72 × 14,251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.92x = 515,013,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,013,982.88/26,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,666.84

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