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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,115.08, 36,037.80 and 14,178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,115.08, 36,037.80 and 14,178.16 is: 19,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,115.08 : 36,037.80 = 14,178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,115.08/36,037.80 = 14,178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,115.08x = 36,037.80 × 14,178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,115.08x = 510,949,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,949,694.45/26,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.31

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