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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.43, 36,182.32 and 14,887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.43, 36,182.32 and 14,887.54 is: 20,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.43 : 36,182.32 = 14,887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.43/36,182.32 = 14,887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.43x = 36,182.32 × 14,887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.43x = 538,665,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,665,608.62/26,218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.31

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