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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.67, 36,038.33 and 14,178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.67, 36,038.33 and 14,178.06 is: 19,565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.67 : 36,038.33 = 14,178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.67/36,038.33 = 14,178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.67x = 36,038.33 × 14,178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.67x = 510,953,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,953,534.15/26,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.77

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