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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,115.66, 36,039.87 and 14,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,115.66, 36,039.87 and 14,179.10 is: 19,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,115.66 : 36,039.87 = 14,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,115.66/36,039.87 = 14,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,115.66x = 36,039.87 × 14,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,115.66x = 511,012,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,012,740.52/26,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.29

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