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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,199, 36,154.08 and 14,262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,199, 36,154.08 and 14,262.54 is: 19,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,199 : 36,154.08 = 14,262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,199/36,154.08 = 14,262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,199x = 36,154.08 × 14,262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,199x = 515,649,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,649,012.16/26,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.01

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