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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.52, 36,149.78 and 14,258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.52, 36,149.78 and 14,258.82 is: 19,677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.52 : 36,149.78 = 14,258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.52/36,149.78 = 14,258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.52x = 36,149.78 × 14,258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.52x = 515,453,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,453,206.06/26,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,677.15

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