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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.03, 36,039.91 and 14,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.03, 36,039.91 and 14,179.13 is: 19,567.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.03 : 36,039.91 = 14,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.03/36,039.91 = 14,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.03x = 36,039.91 × 14,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.03x = 511,014,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,014,569.08/26,116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.08

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