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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.98, 36,176.31 and 14,886.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.98, 36,176.31 and 14,886.18 is: 20,546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.98 : 36,176.31 = 14,886.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.98/36,176.31 = 14,886.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.98x = 36,176.31 × 14,886.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.98x = 538,527,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,527,062.40/26,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.64

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