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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,115.70, 36,039.69 and 14,179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,115.70, 36,039.69 and 14,179.03 is: 19,567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,115.70 : 36,039.69 = 14,179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,115.70/36,039.69 = 14,179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,115.70x = 36,039.69 × 14,179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,115.70x = 511,007,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,007,845.70/26,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.07

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