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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.82, 36,145.26 and 14,862.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.82, 36,145.26 and 14,862.26 is: 20,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.82 : 36,145.26 = 14,862.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.82/36,145.26 = 14,862.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.82x = 36,145.26 × 14,862.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.82x = 537,200,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,200,251.89/26,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.01

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