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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.99, 36,138.02 and 14,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.99, 36,138.02 and 14,250.30 is: 19,665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.99 : 36,138.02 = 14,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.99/36,138.02 = 14,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.99x = 36,138.02 × 14,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.99x = 514,977,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,977,555.15/26,186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.40

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