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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.99, 36,145.91 and 14,862.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.99, 36,145.91 and 14,862.28 is: 20,512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.99 : 36,145.91 = 14,862.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.99/36,145.91 = 14,862.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.99x = 36,145.91 × 14,862.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.99x = 537,210,635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,210,635.27/26,189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.06

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